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Auburn, CA
City in Placer County, California. ZIP codes: 95603.
Population
13,768
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,918
ZIP codes
1
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 7.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,674 a year, 17% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $672,500 (8% below California) and median rent is $1,501 a month.
Local data for Auburn, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,674
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$672,500
Median rent
$1,501/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
40.6%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,422), German Americans (2,335), Mexican Americans (1,337).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Placer County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,824
188,212 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,751
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3B
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,223
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
939
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
36.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Auburn
1 in or overlapping Auburn. Population shown
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North AuburnCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 7.8 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Auburn Lake TrailsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 12.7 |
| PenrynCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Meadow VistaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.3 |
| LoomisTown | 8.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Lake of the PinesCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Granite BayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.5 |
| ColomaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| LincolnCity | 12 mi | 24.5 |
| RocklinCity | 12 mi | 19.8 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.1 |
| El Dorado HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 48.5 |
| Cold SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| ForesthillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| ColfaxCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, CA in?
- Auburn is in Placer County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Auburn, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Auburn include 95603.
- What is the population of Auburn, CA?
- About 13,768 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include North Auburn (2.7 mi), Newcastle (3.7 mi), Auburn Lake Trails (4.1 mi), Penryn (6.1 mi), Meadow Vista (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023