City

Buffalo, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wright County  ·  Minnesota

👥24,862Population
💰$93,471Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$321,000Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.1%
Asian1.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma202 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,249 (26.8%)
Some College1,681 (10.6%)
Associates2,714 (17.1%)
Bachelors1,949 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree5,041 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,471 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$321,000 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,150/mo
Total Housing Units9,445
Vacant Units300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Buffalo, MN

Buffalo is a city in Minnesota, located in Wright County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,862 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,471 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buffalo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $321,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,150 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.62%).

Buffalo, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55313 24,862 $93,471 $321,000 $1,150 3.2% 44.1% 81.5%