Buffalo
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

Buffalo is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 447 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dawson, 2.8 miles W.
- 447residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,296 / sq mipopulation density
- 62515ZIP code
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a village in Mechanicsburg Township in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buffalo had a population of 447. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Buffalo
- Median household income
- $56,250
- Median home value
- $112,100
- Median rent
- $533/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Buffalo had 447 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 447 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,296 per sq mi (501 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sangamon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 447 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8499° N, 89.4091° W |
| ZIP code | 62515 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1709434 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo
- Dawson2.8 mi W
- Mechanicsburg3.6 mi S
- Cornland6.1 mi N
- Riverton6.8 mi W
- Spaulding7.3 mi W
- Illiopolis8.3 mi E
- Rochester9.4 mi SW
- Mount Auburn9.9 mi SE
- Williamsville10.3 mi NW
- Sherman10.8 mi W
- Grandview11.3 mi W
- Elkhart11.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Buffalo, IL?
447 people lived in Buffalo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, IL?
The ZIP code of Buffalo is 62515.
What is the elevation of Buffalo?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo?
Dawson (2.8 mi), Mechanicsburg (3.6 mi), Cornland (6.1 mi), Riverton (6.8 mi), Spaulding (7.3 mi).
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