City

Buffalo, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,147Population
💰$32,907Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$61,900Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Black: 5.9%Other: 6.7%Race
White87.4%
Black5.9%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
28%
18–24
1%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty37.9% ▲ 279% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.7%)
HS Graduate548 (36%)
Some College339 (22.2%)
Associates280 (18.4%)
Bachelors75 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree272 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College22.2%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,907 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$61,900 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$668/mo
Total Housing Units1,318
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Buffalo, SC

Buffalo is a city in South Carolina, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,147 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,907 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above 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 $61,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $668 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.38%).

Buffalo, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29321 3,147 $32,907 $61,900 $668 6.6% 22.8% 75.2%