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Buffalo, IA
City in Scott County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52728.
Population
1,097
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
162
ZIP codes
1
Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Buffalo at a glance
- Buffalo is about 2.8 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,728 a year, 7% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,100 (41% below Iowa) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Buffalo, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buffalo, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,728
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (401), Irish Americans (246), Mexican Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,669
92,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
PPP loans
$1M
14 loans, 105 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buffalo, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,118
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
553
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Buffalo
1 in or overlapping Buffalo. Population shown
Cities near Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia, ILVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Blue GrassCity | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Taylor Ridge, ILCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Rock Island, ILCity | 6.1 mi | 17.5 |
| MontpelierCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| DavenportCity | 6.6 mi | 64.2 |
| Milan, ILVillage | 6.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Oak Grove, ILVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Edgington, ILCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1 |
| Coyne Center, ILCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Rock Island Arsenal, ILCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Reynolds, ILVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WalcottCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Moline, ILCity | 11 mi | 16.8 |
| Hamlet, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FairportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo, IA in?
- Buffalo is in Scott County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Buffalo, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buffalo include 52728.
- What is the population of Buffalo, IA?
- About 1,097 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Andalusia, IL (2.9 mi), Blue Grass (4.5 mi), Taylor Ridge, IL (5.5 mi), Rock Island, IL (6.1 mi), Montpelier (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023