City

Buffalo Creek, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Colorado

👥325Population
💰$80,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$509,200Median Home Value▲ 83% above avg
🎓61.6%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 163% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 30.2% Female 69.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.3%Race
White98.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
35%
18–24
0%
25–44
12%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads61.6% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 163% above avg
HS Graduate12 (7%)
Associates54 (31.4%)
Bachelors10 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree96 (55.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 7%Associates: 31.4%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 55.8%Edu
HS Grad7.0%
Associates31.4%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate55.8%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$509,200 ▲ 83% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units204
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$75k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
36%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
Over 45 min
95%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
66%
About Buffalo Creek, CO

Buffalo Creek is a city in Colorado, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 325 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Buffalo Creek is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,125 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Buffalo Creek is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $509,200, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo Creek is highly educated. 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.77%).

Buffalo Creek, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80425 325 $80,125 $509,200 12.9% 61.6% 100.0%