City

Buffalo, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Harper County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,587Population
💰$72,266Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$94,300Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 19.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 7.1%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic19.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.9%)
HS Graduate339 (34.9%)
Some College155 (15.9%)
Associates146 (15%)
Bachelors65 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree249 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,266 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$94,300 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units784
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Buffalo, OK

Buffalo is a city in Oklahoma, located in Harper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,587 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,266 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, 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 $94,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.47%).

Buffalo, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73834 1,587 $72,266 $94,300 $751 1.8% 32.3% 87.7%