City

Buffalo, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Missouri

👥7,591Population
💰$44,231Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$143,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.8%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.3%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,135 (42.3%)
Some College779 (15.4%)
Associates683 (13.5%)
Bachelors400 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree984 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College15.4%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,231 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$143,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$659/mo
Total Housing Units3,517
Vacant Units411

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Buffalo, MO

Buffalo is a city in Missouri, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,591 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,231 is below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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 $143,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $659 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.53%).

Buffalo, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65622 7,591 $44,231 $143,200 $659 2.8% 27.4% 67.9%