Checked
Auburn, NJ
Census-designated place in Salem County, New Jersey.
Population
1,100
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
259
ZIP codes
0
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is 80% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $222,212 a year, about 2.1 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,300.
Local data for Auburn, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$222,212
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$460,300
Homeownership
98.9%
Bachelor's or higher
70.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (371), Irish Americans (200), Italian Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Salem County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -2.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,567
22,148 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,000
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$496M
FY 2026, $7,653 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
858
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,518
7.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodstownBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| SwedesboroBorough | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| BeckettCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.7 |
| HarrisonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2 |
| PedricktownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Carneys PointCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 8.4 |
| Penns GroveBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Mullica HillCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| MickletonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| PennsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 10.7 |
| Bellefonte, DETown | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| Edgemoor, DECensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Trainer, PABorough | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Claymont, DECensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, NJ in?
- Auburn is in Salem County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Auburn, NJ?
- About 1,100 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Woodstown (3.6 mi), Swedesboro (4 mi), Beckett (4.3 mi), Harrisonville (4.5 mi), Pedricktown (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023