Buffalo Prairie
Census-designated place in Rock Island County, Illinois

Buffalo Prairie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rock Island County, Illinois, with 64 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Illinois City, 4.8 miles NW.
- 64residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 17 / sq mipopulation density
- 61237ZIP code
About Buffalo Prairie
Buffalo Prairie is a Census-designated place in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buffalo Prairie had a population of 64. Buffalo Prairie is 10 miles (16 km) west of Reynolds. Buffalo Prairie has a post office with ZIP code 61237.
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Buffalo Prairie had 64 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 64 |
|---|---|
| Density | 17 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo Prairie at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Rock Island County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 64 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.76 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3409° N, 90.8482° W |
| ZIP code | 61237 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1709499 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo Prairie
- Illinois City4.8 mi NW
- Edgington5.4 mi NE
- Hamlet6.3 mi E
- Millersburg7.1 mi S
- Eliza7.2 mi SW
- Fairport, IA7.9 mi NW
- Montpelier, IA8.5 mi N
- Reynolds9.2 mi E
- Buffalo, IA9.3 mi NE
- Andalusia9.6 mi NE
- Taylor Ridge9.8 mi E
- Joy10.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Prairie
What county is Buffalo Prairie in?
Buffalo Prairie is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
What is the population of Buffalo Prairie, IL?
64 people lived in Buffalo Prairie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo Prairie, IL?
The ZIP code of Buffalo Prairie is 61237.
What is the elevation of Buffalo Prairie?
755 feet (230 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo Prairie?
Illinois City (4.8 mi), Edgington (5.4 mi), Hamlet (6.3 mi), Millersburg (7.1 mi), Eliza (7.2 mi).
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