City

Buffalo Valley, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,217Population
💰$56,979Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$213,100Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓11.3%College Grads▼ 71% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads11.3% ▼ 71% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.4%)
HS Graduate450 (58.6%)
Some College146 (19%)
Associates74 (9.6%)
Bachelors45 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree42 (5.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 58.6%Some College: 19%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad58.6%
Some College19.0%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,979 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$213,100 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units513
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Buffalo Valley, TN

Buffalo Valley is a city in Tennessee, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,217 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Buffalo Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,979 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Buffalo Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo Valley is less-educated. 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.81%).

Buffalo Valley, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38548 1,217 $56,979 $213,100 $833 4.3% 11.3% 93.3%