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Buffalo, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52728

Scott County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,110
269/sq mi
$69,239
Median income
$120,900
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
269
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52728 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52728 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Scott County, Iowa, home to just 1,110 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 269 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52728 reports a modest median household income of $69,239 (10% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,682. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $120,900 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $769 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Scott County, letting you compare 52728 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 52728

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52728.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52728, Buffalo, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,110

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

269

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 52728?

38.8

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,239

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$32,682

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52728 ranks nationally

Buffalo, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,239 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

499

Total Housing Units

436

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$120,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$769

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 52728, employing approximately 324 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,220,000.

22

Businesses

324

Employees

$26.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 18.2%
Construction 3 13.6%
Retail trade 3 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 52728 vs 61232 →

ZIP 52728 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52728 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52728 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 52728 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61232 Andalusia, IL 1,284 1.8 mi
61284 Taylor Ridge, IL 2,292 4.3 mi
52726 Blue Grass, IA 4,468 3.9 mi
52804 Davenport, IA 27,379 6.2 mi
52802 Davenport, IA 10,868 6.2 mi
61279 Reynolds, IL 1,061 9.4 mi
52806 Davenport, IA 27,503 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

52722 standard
Bettendorf, IA
Pop: 34,754
52806 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 27,503
52804 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 27,379
52803 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 22,174
52807 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 13,470
52802 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 10,868

Related Areas

Scott County Buffalo, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52728 in? ▼
ZIP code 52728 (Buffalo) is located in Scott County, Iowa. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52728? ▼
ZIP code 52728 in Buffalo, IA has a population of 1,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52728? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52728 is $69,239, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52728? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52728 is $120,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52728? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52728 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52728? ▼
ZIP code 52728 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52728? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52728 are: Wholesale trade (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52728? ▼
In ZIP code 52728, 38.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52728? ▼
In ZIP code 52728, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52728? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52728 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.