Buffalo, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82834
Johnson County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,585
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,395
- Median income Near-median income area
- $328,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buffalo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82834 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 82834 (Buffalo, WY) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.7 in 2023 to 287.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Johnson County, Wyoming, home to 7,585 residents across 5417.9 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82834 reports a modest median household income of $63,395 (25% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,503. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $328,700 (11% below the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $1,025; 80.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82834.
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 82834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82834.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 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 82834, Buffalo, WY · 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
7,585
Population
5417.9
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82834?
46.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$63,395
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$40,503
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
15.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82834 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Buffalo, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,395 27th percentile higher than 27% of 128 Wyoming 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
3,994housing units
3,994
Total Housing Units
3,431
Occupied Units
563
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$328,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,025
Median Rent
1982
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82834 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 200 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 228 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 278 |
| 2023 | -2.7% | 271 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 288 |
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 466 business establishments in ZIP 82834, employing approximately 2,439 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,872,000.
466
Businesses
2,439
Employees
$112.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 61 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.8% |
| Information | 12 | 2.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82834, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,585 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 82834 in?
ZIP code 82834 (Buffalo) is located in Johnson County, Wyoming. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82834?
ZIP code 82834 in Buffalo, WY has a population of 7,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82834?
The median household income in ZIP 82834 is $63,395, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82834?
The median home value in ZIP 82834 is $328,700, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82834 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82834?
ZIP code 82834 has 466 business establishments employing approximately 2,439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82834 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (80), Construction (61), Retail trade (52). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82834?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82834 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 82834?
In ZIP code 82834, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 82834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82834 is 15.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82834?
In ZIP code 82834, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82834 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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