City

Buffalo, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Iowa

👥987Population
💰$74,318Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$118,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.3%)
HS Graduate149 (24.9%)
Some College126 (21%)
Associates173 (28.9%)
Bachelors78 (13%)
Graduate Degree65 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 21%Associates: 28.9%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College21.0%
Associates28.9%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,318 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$118,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$812/mo
Total Housing Units473
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
60%
About Buffalo, IA

Buffalo is a city in Iowa, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 987 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,318 is near the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buffalo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $812 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.52%).

Buffalo, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52728 987 $74,318 $118,300 $812 2.1% 23.9% 78.5%