County ProfileSD
Buffalo County
Population: 1,948 · 2 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
1,948
People
Median age
22.8
Housing
Total households
508
Income
Median household income
$47,045
Housing
Total housing units
578
Employment
Employment rate
48.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
9.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
57%
County details
Local time 03:28:58(CT)| Name | Buffalo |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 2total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 2 Standard |
| Area code | 605 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 44.0443062, -99.2039983 |
| Land area | 471.4 sq miles(1,220.9 km²) |
Map of Buffalo county, South Dakota with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Buffalo County
Compare the largest cities in Buffalo County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Thompson | 1,224 | $47,159 | 1ZIPs |
| Gann Valley | 10 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Buffalo County
Review the most populated postal areas across Buffalo County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57339 | Fort Thompson | $46,136 | 1,413 |
| 57341 | Gann Valley | — | 137 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS