City

Buffalo Junction, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecklenburg County  ·  Virginia

👥1,197Population
💰$34,375Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$167,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 32.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White64.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black32.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.8%)
HS Graduate280 (36.7%)
Some College143 (18.7%)
Associates125 (16.4%)
Bachelors67 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree134 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College18.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,375 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$167,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$535/mo
Total Housing Units960
Vacant Units340

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Buffalo Junction, VA

Buffalo Junction is a city in Virginia, located in Mecklenburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,197 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Buffalo Junction is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,375 is well below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Buffalo Junction is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $535 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo Junction is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.58%).

Buffalo Junction, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24529 1,197 $34,375 $167,300 $535 0.0% 26.3% 78.4%