Buffington
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Buffington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with 298 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Salem, 0.7 miles E.
- 298residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,842 / sq mipopulation density
- 15435ZIP code
About Buffington
Buffington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Menallen Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was part of the New Salem-Buffington CDP, before it was split into two separate CDPs for the 2010 census. The population was 292 as of the 2010 census.
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Buffington had 298 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 298 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,842 per sq mi (711 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffington at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 298 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9300° N, 79.8391° W |
| ZIP code | 15435 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4210096 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffington
- New Salem0.7 mi E
- Republic3.2 mi NW
- Redstone3.3 mi N
- Menallen3.4 mi E
- German3.8 mi SW
- Allison4.2 mi NW
- Edenborn4.2 mi SW
- South Uniontown5.5 mi SE
- Rowes Run5.6 mi N
- Nemacolin5.8 mi SW
- Luzerne5.8 mi NW
- Smock5.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buffington
What county is Buffington in?
Buffington is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Buffington, PA?
298 people lived in Buffington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffington, PA?
The ZIP code of Buffington is 15435.
What is the elevation of Buffington?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffington?
New Salem (0.7 mi), Republic (3.2 mi), Redstone (3.3 mi), Menallen (3.4 mi), German (3.8 mi).
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