Buffalo

Town in Putnam County, West Virginia

Aerial view of Buffalo, West Virginia
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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.

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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Median household income
$64,583
Median home value
$132,900
Median rent
$546/mo
Median age
42
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Buffalo, WV population

Buffalo had 1,211 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,211
Density1,027 per sq mi (397 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Buffalo at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyPutnam County
TypeTown
Population1,211 (2020)
Land area1.18 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates38.6120° N, 81.9807° W
ZIP code25082
Census code (GEOID)5411284

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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