43722 ZIP Code — Buffalo, OH

Guernsey County, Ohio

ZIP code 43722 is located in Buffalo, Ohio, within Guernsey County. It covers approximately 0.49 square miles and serves a population of 782 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 220/740.

About ZIP code 43722

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 $104,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43722 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

782

population

0.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	782
Population density	1,596 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	0.49 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9175
Longitude	-81.5197
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	220/740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	53.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	12.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

782

Population

1,596

People per sq mi

17.8

Median age

Median household income

$18,738

Per capita income

$104,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

55.6%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

118

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	407	52.0%
18 and over	375	48.0%
65 and over	107	13.7%
Median age	17.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	782	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	53.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	12.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

$35k–$50k 49.7%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 42.4%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	49.7%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	42.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 45.2%

$100k–$150k 54.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	55.6%
Renter occupied	44.4%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	38.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	7.9%
3 or more	56.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.2%
Electricity	8.6%
Fuel oil	19.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	26	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	43	28.5%
Households with children under 18	98	64.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	35.1%
Average household size	5.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	11.5%
Married	28.3%	38.2%
Separated	0.0%	8.3%
Widowed	8.3%	10.1%
Divorced	16.0%	31.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 59.2%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	8.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	230	53.2%
High school	142	32.9%
College / grad school	25	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.5%

Finance & real estate 20.8%

Retail trade 15.1%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	39.5%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	95.5%
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)	782	100.0%
Born in same state	782	100.0%
Born in different state	740	94.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	26.2%
German	34	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43722

What city is ZIP code 43722 in?

ZIP code 43722 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43722 in?

ZIP code 43722 falls within Guernsey County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43722 family-oriented?

52% of residents in ZIP code 43722 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43722?

The median home value in ZIP code 43722 is $104,000.

Does ZIP code 43722 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 43722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 43722?

ZIP code 43722 has an estimated population of 782 residents, with a density of 1,602 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43722 in?

ZIP code 43722 observes the EST timezone.