Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 70 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,611 (36.9%) |
| Some College | 1,007 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 1,302 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,513 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,276 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,910 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,456 ▼ 26% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $820/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,935 |
| Vacant Units | 852 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Buffalo County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,406 residents. With a median age of 45.45, it is a mature county.
Buffalo County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,910 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Buffalo County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $207,456 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $819. Homeownership rates are high at 79.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Buffalo County are primarily White (94.7%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Buffalo County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54610 | Alma | 1,544 | $61,563 | $195,100 | $776 | 1.6% | 42.6% |
| 54622 | Cochrane | 2,109 | $79,531 | $181,300 | $736 | 3.3% | 35.6% |
| 54629 | Fountain City | 2,546 | $75,563 | $209,400 | $864 | 3.0% | 41.5% |
| 54755 | Mondovi | 7,287 | $66,750 | $218,400 | $843 | 2.0% | 38.1% |
| 54756 | Nelson | 920 | $71,250 | $196,100 | $781 | 3.2% | 36.7% |