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 Moderate-density area
- $50,081
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65622 (Buffalo, MO) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.2 in 2023 to 210.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,113. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $174,300 (9% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $634; 70.7% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 65622 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 65622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, MO
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$30,113
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65622 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Buffalo, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,081 21st percentile higher than 21% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,993housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 65622
Buffalo (65622)
8,716 residents
- 65644 2,759
Elkland (65644)
2,759 residents
- 65663 2,481
Half Way (65663)
2,481 residents
- 65685 877
Louisburg (65685)
877 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65622 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65622 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65644
Elkland (65644)
$71,527 median income
- 65663
Half Way (65663)
$61,023 median income
- 65685
Louisburg (65685)
$51,394 median income
- 65622
Buffalo (65622)
$50,081 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65622, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,716 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 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.
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