The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65473 sells for about $225,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 65473 — Fort Leonard Wood
The market in 65473 remains stable, driven primarily by the consistent housing demand from military personnel and civilian staff at Fort Leonard Wood. While inventory is limited, price growth has been moderate compared to broader national trends. No specific ZIP-level data for certain metrics like crime or specific permit counts were available, reflecting the area's unique status as a military-centric geography.
This ZIP is primarily suited for military personnel, families stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, and civilian employees seeking proximity to the installation.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 7.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65473, Pulaski County, MO
Not determinable at the specific ZIP level; regional crime data is typically aggregated at the county level for Pulaski County.
Schools serving this area are primarily associated with the Fort Leonard Wood installation and the Waynesville R-VI School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Big Piney River.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the operations and personnel needs of Fort Leonard Wood, which serves as a major regional employer and anchor for local infrastructure development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Missouri) — Occupancy Law Property Tax Proration: Allows for the assessment and taxation of newly constructed residential property starting the first month following occupancy, and pro rata removal from tax rolls for improvements destroyed by natural disaster. State (Missouri) — Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is assessed at 19% of its true market value. The formula is: (Market Value * 0.19) * Local Tax Rate = Annual Tax Liability.
Commuting is primarily internal to the Fort Leonard Wood installation or via I-44 toward St. Robert and Rolla for regional employment.
The area features extensive outdoor access including the Mark Twain National Forest, local parks within Fort Leonard Wood, and proximity to the Big Piney River for fishing and water sports.
The rental market is heavily influenced by military housing demand, resulting in consistent occupancy rates and limited short-term rental inventory.
The economy is dominated by the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood, with secondary support industries in retail, services, and construction located in the surrounding St. Robert area.
The area is served by I-44, providing the primary transit corridor for regional travel and logistics.
Development is largely focused on military-related infrastructure and supporting commercial services along the I-44 corridor.
Pulaski County Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic market assessments.
Parcels are subject to Waynesville R-VI School District taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail risks common in the Ozarks.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state with a standard process for lender recovery.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Primary anchor and employer for the region.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation access.
Popular for fishing, canoeing, and water-based recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.