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Auburn, GA
City in Barrow County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30011.
Population
8,711
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,286
ZIP codes
1
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 6.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 127th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $77,034, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,700 and median rent is $1,326 a month.
Local data for Auburn, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,034
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$299,700
Median rent
$1,326/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
38.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (760), Irish Americans (647), German Americans (523).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barrow County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,105
24,813 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$532M
FY 2026, $6,370 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Auburn
1 in or overlapping Auburn. Population shown
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarlTown | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| DaculaCity | 5 mi | 5.2 |
| HoschtonCity | 5.7 mi | 5.9 |
| WinderCity | 5.9 mi | 14.9 |
| BraseltonTown | 7 mi | 13.3 |
| RussellCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| BethlehemTown | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Flowery BranchCity | 10 mi | 7.3 |
| LawrencevilleCity | 11 mi | 13.8 |
| Rest HavenTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GraysonCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| BufordCity | 12 mi | 19 |
| TalmoTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| StathamCity | 13 mi | 4 |
| PendergrassTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| LoganvilleCity | 13 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, GA in?
- Auburn is in Barrow County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Auburn, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Auburn include 30011.
- What is the population of Auburn, GA?
- About 8,711 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Carl (1.1 mi), Dacula (5 mi), Hoschton (5.7 mi), Winder (5.9 mi), Braselton (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023