City

Auburn, NY

3 ZIP codes  ·  Cayuga County  ·  New York

👥38,688Population
💰$58,946Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$169,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 4.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.9%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Black4.6%
Asian0.7%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.05
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma310 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,401 (24.7%)
Some College4,554 (17.6%)
Associates3,026 (11.7%)
Bachelors4,574 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree7,045 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College17.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,946 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$169,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$874/mo
Total Housing Units18,847
Vacant Units1,874

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Auburn, NY

Auburn is a city in New York, located in Cayuga County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,688 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.86 years.

Economically, Auburn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,946 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $874 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Auburn is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.24%).

Auburn, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. 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.
13021 37,479 $58,946 $169,300 $874 4.4% 45.1% 62.8%