City

Auburn, ME

3 ZIP codes  ·  Androscoggin County  ·  Maine

👥24,294Population
💰$66,552Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$254,600Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 2.9%Asian: 1%Other: 3.1%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black2.9%
Asian1.0%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma92 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,606 (29.3%)
Some College1,946 (12.4%)
Associates2,393 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,972 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree4,713 (30%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,552 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$254,600 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units11,113
Vacant Units683

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Auburn, ME

Auburn is a city in Maine, located in Androscoggin County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,294 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Auburn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,552 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month.

The population of Auburn is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.6%).

Auburn, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine. 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.
04210 24,294 $66,552 $254,600 $983 5.8% 42.5% 59.1%