Zip code 65622: Buffalo, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65622?

65622 is assigned to Buffalo, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65622 in?

65622 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 65622?

About 8,695 people live in 65622, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65622?

The median household income in 65622 is $50,081.

Q: What zip codes are near 65622?

The closest zip codes to 65622 are 65663, 65590, 65685, 65644, 65783.

Residential delivery areaDallas CountyCentral Time

Population

8,695

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$174K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$634/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

151 sq mi

57 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65622

65622 is a small-town zip code in Buffalo, Missouri (Dallas County), covering 151 sq mi of land. About 8,695 people live here, or 57 per square mile. The median resident is 43.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,081 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $174,300, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $634 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.4 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 65622 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers24.5%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%84th of 967 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.500
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46592nd of 964 in MO
Veterans9.6%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%247th of 968 in MO
Average commute32.4 min
85th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min179th of 934 in MO
Poverty rate19.9%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%195th of 966 in MO
Uninsured rate13.2%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%244th of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers12%
81st
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%270th of 967 in MO
Median age43.6
80th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39384th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older21.3%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%354th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy10%
71st
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%631st of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate70.7%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%707th of 966 in MO
Tech workers2.7%
47th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%224th of 967 in MO
Median earnings per worker$45,558
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780316th of 960 in MO
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%325th of 967 in MO
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · MO 9%658th of 967 in MO
Residents under 1819.3%
26th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%679th of 968 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher20%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%421st of 965 in MO
Per capita income$30,113
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695571st of 968 in MO
Work from home7.3%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%560th of 967 in MO
Median home value$174,300
16th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300460th of 917 in MO
Population8,695
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814210th of 968 in MO
Broadband access85.6%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%511th of 966 in MO
Median household income$50,081
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702740th of 934 in MO
Diversity index16.7
9th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1489th of 968 in MO
Population density57/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi343rd of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%451st of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters25.4%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%672nd of 908 in MO
Median gross rent$634
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033635th of 783 in MO

Measure	65622	Dallas	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Government workers	24.5%	15.1%	13.2%	14.5%	94th	84th of 967
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.500	0.470	0.465	0.483	89th	92nd of 964
Veterans	9.6%	10.4%	7.3%	6.2%	88th	247th of 968
Average commuteWeakness	32.4 min	33.3 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	85th	179th of 934
Poverty rateWeakness	19.9%	20.5%	12.6%	12.5%	84th	195th of 966
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.2%	15.9%	8.8%	8.4%	84th	244th of 968
Healthcare workers	12%	11.5%	10.4%	9.7%	81st	270th of 967
Median age	43.6	41.7	39	38.9	80th	384th of 968
Residents 65 and older	21.3%	21%	17.9%	17.2%	80th	354th of 968
Housing vacancy	10%	11.1%	11.2%	10.1%	71st	631st of 966
Homeownership rate	70.7%	75.9%	68.1%	65.2%	55th	707th of 966
Tech workers	2.7%	1%	3.4%	3.8%	47th	224th of 967
Median earnings per worker	$45,558	$40,204	$45,780	$49,666	42nd	316th of 960
Unemployment rate	4.3%	3.9%	4%	5.2%	39th	325th of 967
Self-employed workers	7.9%	11.9%	9%	10%	31st	658th of 967
Residents under 18	19.3%	23.6%	22.3%	22%	26th	679th of 968
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	20%	16.4%	32.4%	35.7%	20th	421st of 965
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,113	$28,002	$39,695	$44,673	19th	571st of 968
Work from home	7.3%	6%	13%	15.1%	18th	560th of 967
Median home value	$174,300	$190,300	$230,300	$332,700	16th	460th of 917
Population	8,695	17,551	6,191,814	334,922,499	14th	210th of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	85.6%	81.9%	89.3%	91%	14th	511th of 966
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,081	$53,464	$70,702	$80,734	9th	740th of 934
Diversity index	16.7	13.1	40.1	61.4	9th	489th of 968
Population density	57/sq mi	32/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	343rd of 968
Foreign-born residents	1%	0.8%	4.5%	14.1%	6th	451st of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25.4%	35.1%	45.6%	51.1%	3rd	672nd of 908
Median gross rent	$634	$642	$1,033	$1,413	2nd	635th of 783

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

17%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.6

Under 18

19.3%

65 and over

21.3%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0.3%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

16.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,592
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 70.2%
Married couples: 55.4%
Living alone: 27.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.6%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65622

$50,081

Dallas Co.

$53,464

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,113

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.500

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65622

$174,300

Dallas Co.

$190,300

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65622

$634

Dallas Co.

$642

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,993
Owner-occupied: 70.7%
Vacant: 10%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.7%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

23%

20–29

30–44

29%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

32.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

16%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Construction and repair

Management

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Industries

Education

19%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Manufacturing

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$45,558

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65622	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,862	$74,888
Service	$32,333	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,861	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,515	$49,199
Production and transportation	$56,883	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

47%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 89.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
Households with broadband: 85.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.1%
No internet access: 10.9%
Without health insurance: 13.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Buffalo
State: Missouri
County: Dallas County
Center point: 37.6353° N, 93.1103° W
Land area: 151 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65622 spans 2 counties

Dallas County90% of land
Polk County10% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Buffalo2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 65622

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65663	Half Way, MO	7.4 mi	2,700	$61,023	$210,600
65590	Long Lane, MO	7.4 mi	1,872	$56,762	$191,700
65685	Louisburg, MO	8.5 mi	794	$51,394	$168,800
65644	Elkland, MO	9.5 mi	2,059	$71,527	$249,100
65783	Windyville, MO	13 mi	127	—	—
65727	Polk, MO	14 mi	101	$81,641	$232,800
65767	Urbana, MO	15 mi	1,983	$52,708	$200,600
65613	Bolivar, MO	15 mi	17,666	$59,172	$212,900
65764	Tunas, MO	15 mi	1,449	$26,936	$103,100
65648	Fair Grove, MO	16 mi	5,861	$86,850	$247,200
65725	Pleasant Hope, MO	17 mi	2,501	$77,406	$204,600
65722	Phillipsburg, MO	17 mi	1,391	$48,378	$157,100

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Questions about 65622

What city is zip code 65622?

65622 is assigned to Buffalo, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65622 in?

65622 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 65622?

About 8,695 people live in 65622, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65622 in?

65622 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65622?

The median household income in 65622 is $50,081.

What zip codes are near 65622?

The closest zip codes to 65622 are 65663, 65590, 65685, 65644, 65783.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65622, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.