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Buffalo, WV
Town in Putnam County, West Virginia.
Population
1,150
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
975
ZIP codes
0
Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Buffalo at a glance
- Buffalo is about 13 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,583 a year, 8% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,900 (18% below West Virginia) and median rent is $546 a month.
Local data for Buffalo, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buffalo, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,583
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$132,900
Median rent
$546/mo
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (89), Irish Americans (74), Italian Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,219
22,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$438M
FY 2026, $7,619 per person
How people get to work
Buffalo, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
244
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EleanorTown | 6.2 mi | 2.1 |
| WinfieldTown | 7.9 mi | 2.4 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| LeonTown | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BancroftTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Apple GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Teays ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| HurricaneCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Raymond CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PocaTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CullodenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| MiltonTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Gallipolis FerryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| NitroCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| Crown City, OHVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| HendersonTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo, WV in?
- Buffalo is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Buffalo, WV?
- About 1,150 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Eleanor (6.2 mi), Winfield (7.9 mi), Hometown (9 mi), Leon (9.2 mi), Bancroft (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023