ZIP Code 65622
standardSource:
Buffalo · Dallas County · Missouri
- Population
- 8,716
- Median income
- $50,081
- Median home value
- $174,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.0%
- Land area
- 415.0 sq mi
21/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
Chicago
ZIP code 65622 in Buffalo, Missouri has a population of 8,716. The median household income is $50,081, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $174,300, 37% below the US average. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65622 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 415.0 square miles in Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri. The area is home to 8,716 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65622 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65622 sits at $50,081 (25% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,113. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $174,300 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $634 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65622 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 65622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65622.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction 17
Construction
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 17
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 15
Accommodation and food services
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 65622?
43.6
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$50,081
Median Household Income
-25% vs state
$30,113
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,993
Total Housing Units
3,592
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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