City

Auburn, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bay County  ·  Michigan

👥6,013Population
💰$80,511Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$166,500Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓51.2%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black2.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads51.2% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,281 (28.6%)
Some College378 (8.5%)
Associates506 (11.3%)
Bachelors718 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,572 (35.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 35.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad28.6%
Some College8.5%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate35.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,511 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$166,500 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$901/mo
Total Housing Units2,700
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Auburn, MI

Auburn is a city in Michigan, located in Bay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,013 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Auburn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,511 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $901 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Auburn is well-educated. 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.82%).

Auburn, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Auburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48611 6,013 $80,511 $166,500 $901 1.6% 51.2% 84.5%