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Auburn, AL
City in Lee County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36830, 36832, 36849.
Population
80,594
Land area
62.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,280
ZIP codes
3
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 13 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $63,668, close to the Alabama median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,800 (74% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,098 a month.
Local data for Auburn, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,668
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$364,800
Median rent
$1,098/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
64.1%
Median age
25.9
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,506), Irish Americans (7,221), Korean Americans (3,094).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,924
68,299 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,811
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
PPP loans
$105M
1,511 loans, 14,381 jobs reported
How people get to work
Auburn, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
250
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 35°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Auburn
3 in or overlapping Auburn. Population shown
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoachapokaTown | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| OpelikaCity | 6.9 mi | 61.5 |
| WaverlyTown | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| NotasulgaTown | 11 mi | 14 |
| Camp HillTown | 15 mi | 9 |
| CussetaTown | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| TuskegeeCity | 16 mi | 17.1 |
| ReeltownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| La FayetteCity | 20 mi | 8.9 |
| HuguleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.3 |
| FranklinTown | 21 mi | 15.1 |
| DadevilleCity | 21 mi | 15.9 |
| ValleyCity | 22 mi | 12.9 |
| LanettCity | 24 mi | 6.2 |
| Smiths StationCity | 24 mi | 8.2 |
| TallasseeCity | 24 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, AL in?
- Auburn is in Lee County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Auburn, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Auburn include 36830, 36832, 36849.
- What is the population of Auburn, AL?
- About 80,594 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Loachapoka (5.8 mi), Opelika (6.9 mi), Waverly (8.6 mi), Notasulga (11 mi), Camp Hill (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023