City

Buffalo, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Wyoming

👥7,699Population
💰$63,128Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$297,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.0%
Asian0.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,309 (24.3%)
Some College909 (16.9%)
Associates933 (17.3%)
Bachelors442 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,724 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College16.9%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,128 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$297,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,080/mo
Total Housing Units3,985
Vacant Units496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Buffalo, WY

Buffalo is a city in Wyoming, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,699 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Buffalo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,128 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buffalo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $297,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,080 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buffalo is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.31%).

Buffalo, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Buffalo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82834 7,699 $63,128 $297,000 $1,080 2.5% 40.2% 77.8%