Buffington
Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Buffington is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, with 1,225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 994 ft (303 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vintondale, 3.3 miles SE.
- 1,225residents (2020 Census)
- 994 ftelevation · 303 m
- 30.6 sq miland area · 79.1 km²
- 40 / sq mipopulation density
- 15961main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Buffington
Buffington Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. Buffington Township split from Pine Township in 1867 and was named after Judge Joseph Buffington. The population was 1,242 at the 2020 census. It includes the communities of Blaides, Croft, Dilltown, Rexis, Scott Glen, Stumpf's Mills, and Wehrum.
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Living in Buffington
- Median household income
- $65,662
- Median home value
- $162,300
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 31.7
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Buffington had 1,225 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,225 |
|---|---|
| Density | 40 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffington at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Indiana County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,225 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.55 sq mi (79.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5131° N, 78.9564° W |
| ZIP codes | 15961, 15929, 15957 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4206310104 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffington
- Vintondale3.3 mi SE
- Belsano4.5 mi E
- Twin Rocks5.3 mi E
- East Wheatfield5.5 mi SW
- Brush Valley5.6 mi W
- Armagh5.7 mi SW
- Pine6.1 mi N
- Blacklick6.2 mi E
- Nanty-Glo7.1 mi SE
- Jackson7.1 mi SE
- Seward7.7 mi SW
- Heilwood7.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Buffington
What county is Buffington in?
Buffington is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Buffington, PA?
1,225 people lived in Buffington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffington, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15961. Other ZIP codes: 15929, 15957.
What is the elevation of Buffington?
994 feet (303 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffington?
Vintondale (3.3 mi), Belsano (4.5 mi), Twin Rocks (5.3 mi), East Wheatfield (5.5 mi), Brush Valley (5.6 mi).
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