Buffalo Gap
Town in Custer County, South Dakota

Buffalo Gap is a town in Custer County, South Dakota, with 131 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,261 ft (994 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oral, 6.3 miles SE.
- 131residents (2020 Census)
- 3,261 ftelevation · 994 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 429 / sq mipopulation density
- 57766ZIP code
About Buffalo Gap
Buffalo Gap (Lakota: Pté Tȟathíyopa Otȟúŋwahe; "buffalo gap village") is a town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 131 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Buffalo Gap
- Median household income
- $54,063
- Median home value
- $100,000
- Median age
- 66.3
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Buffalo Gap had 131 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 131 |
|---|---|
| Density | 429 per sq mi (166 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo Gap at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Custer County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 131 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,261 ft (994 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4922° N, 103.3153° W |
| ZIP code | 57766 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4608340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo Gap
- Oral6.3 mi SE
- Maverick Junction7.0 mi SW
- Hot Springs9.2 mi SW
- Angostura12.3 mi S
- Smithwick14.3 mi S
- Fairburn14.5 mi N
- Pringle16.1 mi NW
- Oelrichs21.8 mi S
- Custer23.7 mi NW
- Hermosa24.9 mi N
- Dudley28.3 mi SW
- Keystone28.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Gap
What county is Buffalo Gap in?
Buffalo Gap is in Custer County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Buffalo Gap, SD?
131 people lived in Buffalo Gap at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo Gap, SD?
The ZIP code of Buffalo Gap is 57766.
What is the elevation of Buffalo Gap?
3,261 feet (994 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo Gap?
Oral (6.3 mi), Maverick Junction (7.0 mi), Hot Springs (9.2 mi), Angostura (12.3 mi), Smithwick (14.3 mi).
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