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Auburn, NY
City in Cayuga County, New York. ZIP codes: 13024.
Population
26,285
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,153
ZIP codes
1
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 7.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $51,052 a year, 41% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,800 (64% below New York) and median rent is $897 a month.
Local data for Auburn, NY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools8
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants89
- Affordable Housing7
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Auburn, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,052
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$152,800
Median rent
$897/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,450), Italian Americans (5,423), German Americans (3,974).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cayuga County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,392
24,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,027
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $6,362 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
805
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
279
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Auburn
1 in or overlapping Auburn. Population shown
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose ParkCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.7 |
| SkaneatelesVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Port ByronVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| CayugaVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| WeedsportVillage | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| Union SpringsVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| ElbridgeVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| JordanVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Seneca FallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| MarcellusVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SavannahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| AuroraVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| CamillusVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WaterlooVillage | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| MeridianVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| CatoVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, NY in?
- Auburn is in Cayuga County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Auburn, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Auburn include 13024.
- What is the population of Auburn, NY?
- About 26,285 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Melrose Park (2.7 mi), Skaneateles (7.1 mi), Port Byron (7.8 mi), Cayuga (8.1 mi), Weedsport (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023