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Auburn, ME
City in Androscoggin County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04210.
Population
24,602
Land area
59.3sq mi
People per sq mi
415
ZIP codes
1
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 9.2 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 5th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $66,647 a year, 11% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,000 (5% below Maine) and median rent is $1,041 a month.
Local data for Auburn, ME
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices3
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants95
- Affordable Housing8
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Auburn, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,647
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,041/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (4,260), Irish Americans (3,632), German Americans (1,469).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Androscoggin County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,240
48,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$748M
FY 2026, $6,729 per person
PPP loans
$83.5M
649 loans, 9,081 jobs reported
How people get to work
Auburn, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
164
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 12°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Auburn
1 in or overlapping Auburn. Population shown
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LewistonCity | 4.7 mi | 34.1 |
| Mechanic FallsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.3 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.5 |
| GreeneCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| TurnerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| CascoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| South ParisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| NorwayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| NaplesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| TopshamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, ME in?
- Auburn is in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Auburn, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Auburn include 04210.
- What is the population of Auburn, ME?
- About 24,602 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Lewiston (4.7 mi), Mechanic Falls (7.1 mi), Sabattus (8.3 mi), Lisbon (8.6 mi), Greene (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023