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Buffalo County, WI
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
Population
13,393
Land area
676sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Buffalo County
Buffalo County at a glance
- Buffalo County is 82% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,479, 9% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,300 (20% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $876 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mondovi (2,872), Buffalo City (902) and Fountain City (835).
Local data for Buffalo County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buffalo County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,479
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$213,300
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$876/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,471), Norwegian Americans (2,511), Polish Americans (1,524).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,289
3,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,353
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $8,994 per person
PPP loans
$32.8M
1,209 loans, 4,327 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$106K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Buffalo County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
465
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
36
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Buffalo County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Buffalo County, WI?
- Mondovi is the largest city or town in Buffalo County, with about 2,872 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Buffalo County?
- Buffalo County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54610, 54622, 54629, 54736, 54755.
- What is the population of Buffalo County, WI?
- About 13,393 people live in Buffalo County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Buffalo County?
- Buffalo County borders Eau Claire County, Winona County, MN, Trempealeau County, Wabasha County, MN, Pepin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023