City

Buffalo, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  Kansas

👥534Population
💰$64,375Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$51,700Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 4.9%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.9%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate129 (36.5%)
Some College93 (26.3%)
Associates45 (12.7%)
Bachelors13 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree73 (20.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 26.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Some College26.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.9%Renter: 5.1%Tenure
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,375 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$51,700 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units272
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Buffalo, KS

Buffalo is a city in Kansas, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 534 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,375 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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 $51,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.26%).

Buffalo, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66717 534 $64,375 $51,700 $725 0.9% 24.4% 94.9%