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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
$63,395
Median income
$328,700
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 82834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5417.9 square miles in Buffalo, Johnson County, Wyoming. The area is home to 7,585 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82834 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82834 sits at $63,395 (25% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $40,503. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $328,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,025 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82834 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 82834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82834.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 82834?

46.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$40,503

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

15.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82834 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,395 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,994

Total Housing Units

3,431

Occupied Units

563

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$328,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Buffalo, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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