City

Auburn, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sangamon County  ·  Illinois

👥5,075Population
💰$79,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$154,100Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic5.4%
Black0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,092 (33.5%)
Some College538 (16.5%)
Associates546 (16.7%)
Bachelors217 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree816 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College16.5%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,100 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$941/mo
Total Housing Units1,961
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Auburn, IL

Auburn is a city in Illinois, located in Sangamon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,075 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Auburn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,375 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $941 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Auburn is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.1%).

Auburn, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Auburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62615 5,075 $79,375 $154,100 $941 3.9% 31.7% 83.6%