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Dallas County
Buffalo, MO
65622
65622 ZIP Code — Buffalo, MO
Dallas County, Missouri
ZIP code 65622 is located in
Buffalo ,
Missouri ,
within Dallas County .
It covers approximately 151.43 square miles and serves a population of
7,756 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 417 .
About ZIP code 65622
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $33,149. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 65622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,756
Population density
51 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
059
Geography
Land area
151.43 sq mi
Water area
0.52 sq mi
Latitude
37.6144
Longitude
-93.1074
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
417
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.8%
62.8%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
28.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
6.5%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$33,149
Median household income
$133,400
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,723 22.2% 18 and over 6,033 77.8% 65 and over 1,761 22.7% Median age 42.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 7,552 96.9% Two or more races 179 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 38 0.5% Other race 22 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.8%
62.8%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
28.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
6.5%
19.5%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.8% $10k–$15k 12.4% $15k–$25k 17.5% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 16.0% $75k–$100k 5.7% $100k–$150k 8.3% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $33,149
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $133,400 Median rent / month $602 Owner occupied 66.1% Renter occupied 33.9% Vacant 13.2% Single-family detached 73.8% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 11.9% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 1.0% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 20.6% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 15.8% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.2% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 32.5% 3 bedrooms 45.0% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.0% 1 vehicle 37.7% 2 vehicles 30.9% 3 or more 26.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.3% Electricity 54.7% Propane / LP gas 21.7% Fuel oil 1.9% Wood 14.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,486 46.7% Cohabiting couple 72 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 599 18.8% Female householder, no spouse 1,022 32.1% Households with children under 18 779 24.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,163 36.6% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.7% 22.3% Married 63.8% 47.6% Separated 2.8% 1.8% Widowed 4.2% 11.0% Divorced 11.6% 17.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.9% Bachelor's or higher 16.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 80 5.0% Kindergarten 275 17.3% Elementary school 648 40.7% High school 338 21.2% College / grad school 251 15.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Professional & management
9.7%
Public administration
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 22.3% Sales & office 17.5% Natural resources & construction 9.2% Production & transportation 23.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.6% Government 12.8% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.2% Carpool 11.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.1% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 31.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
76.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.5% Retirement income 21.1% Supplemental Security 8.7% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 16.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 32.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 11.8% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.1% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 21.8% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 18.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 51.5% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 25.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 541 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 13.8% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 38.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.5% Public insurance 47.6% No insurance 12.2% Uninsured under 19 11.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,355 94.8% Spanish 142 1.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 142 1.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,547 97.3% Born in same state 7,482 96.5% Born in different state 4,643 59.9% Foreign born 65 0.8% Naturalized citizen 209 2.7% Not a US citizen 139 66.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,047 13.5% Arab 710 9.2% Italian 697 9%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 111 1.4% English 84 1.1% Irish 23 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65622
What city is ZIP code 65622 in?
ZIP code 65622 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65622 in?
ZIP code 65622 falls within Dallas County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65622?
25% of residents in ZIP code 65622 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 65622 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 65622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65622?
The median home value in ZIP code 65622 is $133,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65622?
The median household income in ZIP code 65622 is $33,149, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65622 in?
ZIP code 65622 observes the CST timezone.
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