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Auburn, MI
City in Bay County, Michigan.
Population
2,124
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,012
ZIP codes
0
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,653, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,000 (27% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,069 a month.
Local data for Auburn, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,653
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$1,069/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.6%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (865), Polish Americans (532), Irish Americans (204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bay County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
34,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$822M
FY 2026, $7,916 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
377
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6.6 |
| MidlandCity | 8.1 mi | 34.5 |
| Bay CityCity | 9.3 mi | 10.2 |
| ZilwaukeeCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| EssexvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ShieldsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| SaginawCity | 14 mi | 17.1 |
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| SanfordVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| PinconningCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| MerrillVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.4 |
| St. CharlesVillage | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| ReeseVillage | 22 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, MI in?
- Auburn is in Bay County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Auburn, MI?
- About 2,124 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Freeland (6 mi), Midland (8.1 mi), Bay City (9.3 mi), Zilwaukee (11 mi), Essexville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023