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Scott County
Buffalo, IA
52728
52728 ZIP Code — Buffalo, IA
Scott County, Iowa
ZIP code 52728 is located in
Buffalo ,
Iowa ,
within Scott County .
It covers approximately 3.07 square miles and serves a population of
888 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 563 .
About ZIP code 52728
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $74,333. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 52728 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
888
Population density
289 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
163
Geography
Land area
3.07 sq mi
Water area
1.05 sq mi
Latitude
41.4616
Longitude
-90.7284
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
563
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.1%
39.0%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
43.7%
31.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
22.9%
21.5%
Over $200k
2.4%
6.4%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$74,333
Median household income
$123,800
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 249 28.0% 18 and over 639 72.0% 65 and over 132 14.9% Median age 37.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 781 79.9% Hispanic or Latino 89 9.1% Other race 89 9.1% Asian 12 1.2% Two or more races 6 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.1%
39.0%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
43.7%
31.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
22.9%
21.5%
Over $200k
2.4%
6.4%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 13.3% $25k–$35k 3.1% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 29.8% $100k–$150k 11.2% $150k–$200k 7.9% Median income $74,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $123,800 Median rent / month $758 Owner occupied 76.8% Renter occupied 23.2% Vacant 11.5% Single-family detached 90.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 2.0% 1990–1999 3.6% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 8.1% 1960–1969 19.4% 1950–1959 12.6% 1940–1949 14.4% 1939 or earlier 30.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.5% 1 bedroom 9.3% 2 bedrooms 44.0% 3 bedrooms 24.2% 4 bedrooms 19.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 29.1% 2 vehicles 38.5% 3 or more 29.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 91.6% Electricity 8.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 121 30.9% Cohabiting couple 38 9.7% Male householder, no spouse 147 37.5% Female householder, no spouse 86 21.9% Households with children under 18 136 34.7% Households with seniors (65+) 104 26.5% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.3% 28.4% Married 31.4% 41.6% Separated 2.5% 0.0% Widowed 5.7% 13.5% Divorced 16.1% 16.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.0%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.2% Bachelor's or higher 9.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 7.3% Kindergarten 29 12.4% Elementary school 113 48.5% High school 65 27.9% College / grad school 9 3.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Professional & management
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.5% Service 9.6% Sales & office 27.1% Natural resources & construction 10.7% Production & transportation 23.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.8% Government 7.3% Self-employed 1.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.9% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.1% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 29.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.4% Retirement income 27.0% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 27.1% High cholesterol 29.9% Diabetes 8.4% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 21.3% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.4% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.6% Binge drinking 24.7% No physical activity 21.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.5% Depression 17.3% Fair or poor health 10.5% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 8.2% No health insurance 8.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.5% Visited dentist 69.8% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 80 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 20.2% Under 18 14.5% 18–64 years 21.7% 65 and over 25.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.0% Public insurance 36.4% No insurance 0.1% Uninsured under 19 0.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 853 96.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 873 98.3% Born in same state 864 97.3% Born in different state 686 77.3% Foreign born 9 1.0% Naturalized citizen 15 1.7% Not a US citizen 3 20.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 104 11.7% French 30 3.4% Arab 25 2.8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 10 1.1% Polish 9 1% English 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.1% Internet access 85.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52728
What city is ZIP code 52728 in?
ZIP code 52728 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52728 in?
ZIP code 52728 falls within Scott County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 52728?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 52728 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 52728 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52728?
The median home value in ZIP code 52728 is $123,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 52728?
ZIP code 52728 has an estimated population of 888 residents, with a density of 289 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 52728 in?
ZIP code 52728 observes the CST timezone.
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