Buffalo Indiana Map

About Buffalo, Indiana

Buffalo is a locality in Ohio County, Indiana, United States. Buffalo is located at 39.0206°N, 84.8838°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47960.

Buffalo, Indiana, sits in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 11.6 miles south-south-east of Dearborn, IN (from Dearborn, IN: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Burlington. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and the passage of seasons, give way to fertile bottomlands where the Ohio River's influence is still felt, though it lies a considerable distance to the west. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the distant breath of mature woodlands, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of fields and fences. It's a place where the sky feels vast, a pale blue canvas often brushed with wisps of white cloud, and the quiet hum of cicadas in the summer heat provides a constant, low-key soundtrack to the day. The history of Buffalo is tied to the agricultural bounty of Ohio County, a legacy evident in the sturdy barns and farmsteads that dot the countryside. For generations, families here have worked the land, raising crops and livestock, their lives dictated by the turning of the seasons. The local economy has always been rooted in this deep connection to the earth, a tradition that continues to define the character of Buffalo. While the broader currents of industry and commerce flow elsewhere, Buffalo holds fast to its identity as a place where hard work and a respect for the land are paramount, a quiet testament to enduring rural values.

About This Buffalo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buffalo, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.020614, -84.883839. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Buffalo and Ohio County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo includes the ZIP code (47925), telephone area code (317, 463, 765), county seat of Ohio County (Rising Sun), and school district assignment (North White School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Buffalo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.