Auburn
City in Lee County, Alabama
Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama, with 76,143 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 702 ft (214 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loachapoka, 6.3 miles W.
- 76,143residents (2020 Census)
- 702 ftelevation · 214 m
- 65.0 sq miland area · 168.5 km²
- 1,171 / sq mipopulation density
- 36849main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Auburn
Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States. The population was 76,143 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama and is the principal city of the Auburn metropolitan area, which had a population of 193,773 in 2020. It is also included in the greater Columbus–Auburn–Opelika combined statistical area, a region home to 563,967 residents as of 2020.
Auburn is a historic college town and home to Auburn University, the highest academically ranked university in the state. It is Alabama's fastest-growing metropolitan area and the 19th-fastest-growing metro area in the United States as measured since 1990. The city's unofficial nickname is "The Loveliest Village on the Plains", taken from a line in the poem The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith: "Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain..."
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Living in Auburn
- Median household income
- $63,668
- Median home value
- $364,800
- Median rent
- $1,098/mo
- Median age
- 25.9
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Auburn had 76,143 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 76,143 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,171 per sq mi (452 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Auburn at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 76,143 (2020) |
| Land area | 65.05 sq mi (168.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6071° N, 85.4910° W |
| ZIP codes | 36849, 36830 |
| Official website | auburnalabama.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0103076 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Auburn
- Loachapoka6.3 mi W
- Opelika7.5 mi NE
- Waverly9.7 mi NW
- Notasulga10.9 mi W
- Camp Hill16.3 mi NW
- Cusseta16.5 mi NE
- Tuskegee17.1 mi SW
- Reeltown19.3 mi W
- Franklin20.4 mi SW
- La Fayette20.9 mi N
- Huguley21.9 mi NE
- Dadeville22.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn
What county is Auburn in?
Auburn is in Lee County, Alabama.
What is the population of Auburn, AL?
76,143 people lived in Auburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Auburn, AL?
The main ZIP code is 36849. Other ZIP codes: 36830.
What is the elevation of Auburn?
702 feet (214 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Auburn?
Loachapoka (6.3 mi), Opelika (7.5 mi), Waverly (9.7 mi), Notasulga (10.9 mi), Camp Hill (16.3 mi).
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