ZIP Code 66717

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Buffalo · Wilson County · Kansas

Population
497

4/sq mi

Median income
$70,833

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$46,000

▼ 83% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 54.3

Land area
138.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 66717 in Buffalo, Kansas has a population of 497. The median household income is $70,833, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $46,000, 83% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66717 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.1 square miles in Buffalo, Wilson County, Kansas. The area is home to 497 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 66717 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66717 sits at $70,833 (1% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $33,350. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $46,000 (72% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66717 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Wilson County, so you can benchmark 66717 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 →

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 66717, Buffalo, KS · 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

497

Population

138.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66717?

54.3

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.4%
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 2.4%

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?

$70,833

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$33,350

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

264

Total Housing Units

206

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.5%
Renter 1.5%

$46,000

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

1959

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66717 vs 66714 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66714 Benedict, KS 177 4.1 mi
66710 Altoona, KS 746 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66717 in?
ZIP code 66717 (Buffalo) is located in Wilson County, Kansas. Wilson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66717?
ZIP code 66717 in Buffalo, KS has a population of 497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66717?
The median household income in ZIP 66717 is $70,833, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66717?
The median home value in ZIP 66717 is $46,000, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66717?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66717 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66717?
In ZIP code 66717, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 66717?
In ZIP code 66717, approximately 98.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66717?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66717 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buffalo, KS

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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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