City

Buffalo, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,903Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$110,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.5%Race
White99.3%
Asian0.2%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate825 (58.2%)
Some College147 (10.4%)
Associates145 (10.2%)
Bachelors153 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree139 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 58.2%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad58.2%
Some College10.4%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$110,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units875
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Buffalo, WV

Buffalo is a city in West Virginia, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,903 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% 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 $110,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.26%).

Buffalo, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25033 1,903 $57,500 $110,300 $724 3.7% 20.6% 87.6%