City

Auburn, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Nemaha County  ·  Nebraska

👥4,338Population
💰$58,371Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$127,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.2%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.3%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,025 (37%)
Some College262 (9.5%)
Associates408 (14.7%)
Bachelors320 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree712 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College9.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,371 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$127,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units2,023
Vacant Units252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Auburn, NE

Auburn is a city in Nebraska, located in Nemaha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,338 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Auburn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,371 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Auburn is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.42%).

Auburn, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Auburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68305 4,338 $58,371 $127,100 $755 4.3% 37.3% 62.3%