Buffalo
Town in Putnam County, West Virginia

Buffalo is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, with 1,211 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eleanor, 6.0 miles SE.
- 1,211residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,027 / sq mipopulation density
- 25082ZIP code
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States, located along the Kanawha River. The population was 1,211 at the time of the 2020 census It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
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Living in Buffalo
- Median household income
- $64,583
- Median home value
- $132,900
- Median rent
- $546/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Buffalo had 1,211 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,211 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,027 per sq mi (397 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,211 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6120° N, 81.9807° W |
| ZIP code | 25082 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5411284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo
- Eleanor6.0 mi SE
- Winfield7.8 mi SE
- Hometown8.9 mi SE
- Leon9.5 mi N
- Bancroft10.1 mi SE
- Apple Grove11.0 mi W
- Teays Valley11.8 mi S
- Raymond City12.3 mi SE
- Hurricane12.6 mi S
- Poca13.1 mi SE
- Culloden14.5 mi S
- Milton14.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Buffalo
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Buffalo, WV?
1,211 people lived in Buffalo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, WV?
The ZIP code of Buffalo is 25082.
What is the elevation of Buffalo?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo?
Eleanor (6.0 mi), Winfield (7.8 mi), Hometown (8.9 mi), Leon (9.5 mi), Bancroft (10.1 mi).
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