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52728

Buffalo, IA

Total Population

888

Median Household Income

$74,333

Median Home Value

$123,800

Median Rent

$758

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$74,333

100.4% above state median

Home Value

$123,800

100.5% above state median

Rent

$758

100% above state median

Median Age

37.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Buffalo, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.6%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$74,333

-1.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.4%

State: $-17,266,039

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.27 people

Total Households

392

Family Households

30.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

26.6%

#2 Industry

Construction

23.9%

#3 Industry

Arts,

13.5%

Total Employed Residents:327

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

14.0%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.0%

0 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:429

Commute Insights

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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

99.4%

468 employed

Labor Force

471

3 unemployed

Median Age

37.7 years

Per Capita Income

$33,580

Poverty Rate

8.9%

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