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Buffalo, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65622

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

8,716
21/sq mi
$50,081
Median income
$174,300
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65622 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65622 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri, home to 8,716 residents across 415.0 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65622 reports a modest median household income of $50,081 (25% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,113. Poverty here runs at 19.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $174,300 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $634 monthly, and 70.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 65622 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 65622

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65622.

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 65622, Buffalo, MO · 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

8,716

Population

415.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65622?

43.6

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$50,081

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,113

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65622 ranks nationally

Buffalo, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,081 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,993

Total Housing Units

3,592

Occupied Units

401

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$174,300

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$634

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65622 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 141
2021 +15.2% 162
2022 +11.8% 181
2023 +13.2% 205
2024 +2.8% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 184 business establishments in ZIP 65622, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,073,000.

184

Businesses

1,544

Employees

$47.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 26.1%
Other services (except public administration) 23 12.5%
Construction 17 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 17 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.2%
Finance and insurance 12 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.5%
Wholesale trade 7 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.3%
Manufacturing 5 2.7%
Information 5 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.6%

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 65622 vs 65663 →

ZIP 65622 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 65622 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65622 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 65622 ranks #4 of 4 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
65663 Half Way, MO 2,481 7.8 mi
65685 Louisburg, MO 877 8.9 mi
65644 Elkland, MO 2,759 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

65644 standard
Elkland, MO
Pop: 2,759
65767 standard
Urbana, MO
Pop: 2,106
65764 standard
Tunas, MO
Pop: 1,287
65590 standard
Long Lane, MO
Pop: 1,231
65685 standard
Louisburg, MO
Pop: 877
65783 standard
Windyville, MO
Pop: 225

Related Areas

Dallas County Buffalo, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65622 in? ▼
ZIP code 65622 (Buffalo) is located in Dallas County, Missouri. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65622? ▼
ZIP code 65622 in Buffalo, MO has a population of 8,716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65622? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65622 is $50,081, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65622? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65622 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65622? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65622 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65622? ▼
ZIP code 65622 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65622? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65622 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65622? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65622 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65622? ▼
In ZIP code 65622, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 65622? ▼
In ZIP code 65622, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65622? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65622 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.