City

Auburn, CA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Placer County  ·  California

👥47,467Population
💰$89,457Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$627,288Median Home Value▲ 125% above avg
🎓47.6%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 15.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 5.5%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic15.7%
Black0.5%
Asian2.1%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma437 (1.3%)
HS Graduate7,232 (20.7%)
Some College3,861 (11.1%)
Associates6,722 (19.3%)
Bachelors4,593 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree12,019 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad20.7%
Some College11.1%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,457 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$627,288 ▲ 125% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,564/mo
Total Housing Units20,760
Vacant Units1,334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Auburn, CA

Auburn is a city in California, located in Placer County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 47,467 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.01 years.

Economically, Auburn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,456 is above the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $627,288, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,564 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Auburn is well-educated. 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.89%).

Auburn, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. 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.
95602 19,248 $102,063 $646,900 $1,730 2.5% 48.2% 81.1%
95603 28,195 $80,851 $613,900 $1,451 3.6% 47.2% 67.1%