City

Buffalo, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Larue County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,640Population
💰$69,511Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$193,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
38%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.4%)
HS Graduate429 (39.8%)
Some College172 (16%)
Associates139 (12.9%)
Bachelors150 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree162 (15%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,511 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$193,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units775
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Buffalo, KY

Buffalo is a city in Kentucky, located in Larue County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,640 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,511 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buffalo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $740 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.7%).

Buffalo, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42716 1,640 $69,511 $193,700 $740 1.2% 28.9% 85.4%