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 High-density area
- $69,239
- Median income Near-median income area
- $120,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,682. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,900 (31% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $769; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 52728 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 52728?
38.8
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,682
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52728 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Buffalo, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,239 38th percentile higher than 38% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
499housing units
499
Total Housing Units
436
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
27,503 residents
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
27,379 residents
- 52802 10,868
Davenport (52802)
10,868 residents
- 52726 4,468
Blue Grass (52726)
4,468 residents
- 61284 2,292
Taylor Ridge (61284)
2,292 residents
- 61232 1,284
Andalusia (61232)
1,284 residents
- 52728 1,110
Buffalo (52728)
1,110 residents
- 61279 1,061
Reynolds (61279)
1,061 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52728 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52728 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52726
Blue Grass (52726)
$104,250 median income
- 61284
Taylor Ridge (61284)
$100,505 median income
- 61279
Reynolds (61279)
$87,656 median income
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
$74,297 median income
- 61232
Andalusia (61232)
$73,971 median income
- 52728
Buffalo (52728)
$69,239 median income
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
$65,849 median income
- 52802
Davenport (52802)
$54,380 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52728, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,110 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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