City

Buffalo, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Leon County  ·  Texas

👥4,769Population
💰$52,188Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$99,200Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 17.1%Black: 15.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic17.1%
Black15.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,213 (42.8%)
Some College574 (20.2%)
Associates458 (16.1%)
Bachelors258 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree314 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College20.2%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,188 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$99,200 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$861/mo
Total Housing Units2,632
Vacant Units682

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Buffalo, TX

Buffalo is a city in Texas, located in Leon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,769 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,188 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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 $99,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $861 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.3%).

Buffalo, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75831 4,769 $52,188 $99,200 $861 3.7% 20.2% 68.0%