Auburn
City in Placer County, California

Auburn is a city in Placer County, California, with 13,776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,227 ft (374 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Auburn, 2.5 miles N.
- 13,776residents (2020 Census)
- 1,227 ftelevation · 374 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.6 km²
- 1,919 / sq mipopulation density
- 95603ZIP code
About Auburn
Auburn is a city in and the county seat of Placer County, California, United States. Its population was 13,776 at the 2020 census. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history and is registered as a California Historical Landmark.
Auburn is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
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- Median household income
- $82,674
- Median home value
- $672,500
- Median rent
- $1,501/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Auburn had 13,776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,919 per sq mi (741 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Auburn at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,776 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.18 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8951° N, 121.0767° W |
| ZIP code | 95603 |
| Official website | auburn.ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603204 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Auburn
- North Auburn2.5 mi N
- Newcastle3.6 mi SW
- Auburn Lake Trails5.3 mi E
- Penryn6.0 mi SW
- Meadow Vista7.7 mi N
- Loomis8.7 mi SW
- Lake of the Pines10.0 mi N
- Granite Bay10.4 mi SW
- Rocklin11.1 mi SW
- Coloma11.7 mi SE
- Lincoln12.3 mi W
- Georgetown13.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn
What county is Auburn in?
Auburn is in Placer County, California.
What is the population of Auburn, CA?
13,776 people lived in Auburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Auburn, CA?
The ZIP code of Auburn is 95603.
What is the elevation of Auburn?
1,227 feet (374 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Auburn?
North Auburn (2.5 mi), Newcastle (3.6 mi), Auburn Lake Trails (5.3 mi), Penryn (6.0 mi), Meadow Vista (7.7 mi).
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