City

Auburn, AL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Lee County  ·  Alabama

👥78,172Population
💰$52,707Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂29.4Median Age
🏠$299,128Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓63.4%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 18.6%Asian: 8.3%Other: 2%Race
White65.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Black18.6%
Asian8.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
24%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty26.0% ▲ 160% above avg
College Grads63.4% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma264 (0.7%)
HS Graduate5,925 (15.2%)
Some College2,593 (6.6%)
Associates5,136 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,843 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree22,328 (57.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 15.2%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 57.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad15.2%
Some College6.6%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate57.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.2%Renter: 46.9%Tenure
Owner53.2%
Renter46.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,707 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$299,127 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,027/mo
Total Housing Units37,282
Vacant Units5,494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Auburn, AL

Auburn is a city in Alabama, located in Lee County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 78,172 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.42 years.

Economically, Auburn is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,706 is below the national average. Approximately 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,127, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,027 per month.

The population of Auburn is highly educated. 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (65.82%).

Auburn, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Auburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36830 48,172 $63,761 $346,600 $1,033 2.7% 68.7% 56.2%
36832 30,000 $34,957 $222,900 $1,018 3.8% 55.0% 48.3%