Auburn
Census-designated place in Salem County, New Jersey

Auburn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Salem County, New Jersey, with 1,057 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pilesgrove, 1.1 miles W.
- 1,057residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 249 / sq mipopulation density
- 08098ZIP code
About Auburn
Auburn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It encompasses the Auburn section of Oldmans Township and extends southeast to include rural and semi-suburban land in Pilesgrove Township.
It is in northern Salem County, bordered to the northeast by Oldmans Creek, which separates the community from Woolwich Township in Gloucester County. The New Jersey Turnpike passes through the northern part of the CDP, just south of Auburn village. The nearest turnpike access is 7 miles (11 km) to the southwest at the southern terminus of the highway near the Delaware Memorial Bridge, or 6 miles (10 km) to the northeast at Exit 2 near Swedesboro.
Auburn was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,057.
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Living in Auburn
- Median household income
- $222,212
- Median home value
- $460,300
- Median age
- 41.1
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Auburn had 1,057 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,057 |
|---|---|
| Density | 249 per sq mi (96 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Auburn at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Salem County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,057 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.25 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6880° N, 75.3563° W |
| ZIP code | 08098 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Auburn
- Pilesgrove1.1 mi W
- Woodstown3.1 mi SE
- Woolwich4.2 mi N
- Harrisonville4.2 mi E
- Beckett4.5 mi N
- Oldmans4.6 mi NW
- Swedesboro4.7 mi NE
- Carneys Point4.7 mi W
- Mannington5.4 mi SW
- South Harrison5.5 mi E
- Pedricktown6.1 mi NW
- Penns Grove6.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Auburn
What county is Auburn in?
Auburn is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Auburn, NJ?
1,057 people lived in Auburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Auburn, NJ?
The ZIP code of Auburn is 08098.
What is the elevation of Auburn?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Auburn?
Pilesgrove (1.1 mi), Woodstown (3.1 mi), Woolwich (4.2 mi), Harrisonville (4.2 mi), Beckett (4.5 mi).
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