| ZIP Code: | 68305 (Standard) |
| County: | Nemaha County, NE |
| Area Codes: | 402,531 |
| Time Zone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 3,470 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | None [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 40.3663, -95.8591 |
| Land Area: | 144.93 sq miles (ZIP Code) |
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| ZIP Code | Type | PopulationPop | % of Population% of Pop | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68305 | Standard | 4,368 | 100.00% | Glenrock,Howe,North Auburn,Rohrs |
Auburn, NE has 4,338 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.5%) and 35-39 (3.4%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.3% (lower than the Nation).
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| Total Population: | 4,368 |
| Total Households: | 1,809 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,089 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.35 |
| Average Family Size: | 2.89 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 3,470 |
| Total Households: | 1,453 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,669 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.30 |
| Average Family Size: | 2.97 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,224 | 4,242 | 4,209 | 4,156 | 4,193 | 4,130 | 3,995 | 4,081 | 4,078 | 4,186 | 4,292 | 4,329 | 4,338 |
| Decennial Census | 4,389%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,368 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.5
Male Median Age: 39.0
Female Median Age: 42.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 148 | 156 | 154 | 147 | 103 | 122 | 124 | 142 | 129 | 100 | 111 | 156 | 140 | 137 | 114 | 69 | 39 | 45 |
| Female | 152 | 167 | 157 | 109 | 87 | 114 | 129 | 133 | 123 | 112 | 131 | 160 | 138 | 138 | 122 | 93 | 66 | 101 |
| Total | 300 | 323 | 311 | 256 | 190 | 236 | 253 | 275 | 252 | 212 | 242 | 316 | 278 | 275 | 236 | 162 | 105 | 146 |
| White: | 4,144 | 95.51% |
| Black: | 9 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic:* | 113 | 2.60% |
| Asian: | 28 | 0.65% |
| American Indian: | 19 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 26 | 0.60% |
| Total: | 4,339 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,136 | 48.90% | 39.0 years |
| Females: | 2,232 | 51.10% | 42.8 years |
| Total: | 4,368 | 100% | 40.5 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,293 | 98.96% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 40 | 0.92% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 1.04% |
| Total Population: | 4,338 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,293 | 98.96% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 1.04% |
ZIP Codes in Auburn, NE have an average household income of $58,371 (much lower than the State by 22.2%, and much lower than the Nation by 25.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($75,750 vs $30,329). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,559 | $44,479 | $43,874 | $51,136 | $52,244 | $53,995 | $56,103 | $55,099 | $51,940 | $48,144 | $50,602 | $56,548 | $58,371 |
| Median Family Income | $57,949 | $71,738 | $73,594 | $74,669 | $73,459 | $75,847 | $67,384 | $67,139 | $76,071 | $63,750 | $72,702 | $92,721 | $75,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,250 | $25,321 | $27,056 | $28,531 | $29,508 | $29,327 | $27,292 | $30,634 | $30,842 | $32,460 | $32,121 | $29,375 | $30,329 |
| Median Male Income | $41,693 | $43,648 | $45,500 | $51,250 | $50,000 | $55,703 | $57,212 | $65,551 | $67,729 | $61,023 | $63,036 | $60,161 | $50,638 |
| Median Female Income | $30,698 | $32,346 | $31,875 | $32,610 | $33,880 | $34,451 | $34,150 | $36,360 | $37,075 | $36,563 | $37,888 | $41,959 | $46,375 |
| Employed: | 1,926 | 54.27% |
| Unemployed: | 87 | 2.45% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,536 | 43.28% |
| Total: | 3,549 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 572 | 29.70% |
| Service: | 433 | 22.48% |
| Sales and Office: | 357 | 18.54% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 259 | 13.45% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 305 | 15.84% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,926 | 100% |
In Auburn, NE, the median home value is $127,100 - much lower than the State by 43.2%, and up $36,100 (39.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $755 per month - much lower than the State by 27.1%, and up $206 (37.5%) since 2020. Most renters in Auburn pay under $1,000 (68.8%). About 68.8% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.1% (60.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 42.9% - owners are much lower than the Nation.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,500 | $94,300 | $94,900 | $106,600 | $124,200 | $129,800 | $126,200 | $115,600 | $111,700 | $91,000 | $93,700 | $125,600 | $127,100 |
| Less than $500: | 166 | 24.89% |
| $500 to $999: | 275 | 41.23% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 189 | 28.34% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 0.90% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 31 | 4.65% |
| Total: | 667 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $453 | $444 | $490 | $573 | $639 | $640 | $635 | $624 | $559 | $549 | $585 | $659 | $755 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 672 | 37.94% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 432 | 24.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 667 | 37.66% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,771 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,771 | 87.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 252 | 12.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,023 | 100% |
24.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (34.1%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 83.8%, which is well below the state rate (92.1%). The share of people in poverty is 8.9%, which is slightly above the state rate (6.7%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), up 1.4 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 81 | 2.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 333 | 10.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 999 | 32.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 557 | 18.32% |
| Associate's degree: | 320 | 10.52% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 437 | 14.37% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 314 | 10.33% |
| Total: | 3,041 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 2,627 | 86.39% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 751 | 24.70% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 2,985 | 59.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,501 | 29.94% |
| No Insurance: | 527 | 10.51% |
| Total: | 5,013 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,486 | 89.49% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.5% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.2% | 6.5% | 10.2% | 9.2% | 13.8% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 8.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 14 | 1.58% |
| Kindergarten: | 70 | 7.92% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 460 | 52.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 251 | 28.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 89 | 10.07% |
| Total: | 884 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 84 | 9.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 781 | 88.35% |
Auburn supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 137 business establishments, employing about 1,189 people with an annual payroll of $48,997,000. USPS data shows 1,940 residential mailboxes and 193 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1,940Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 193Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,224Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1,696Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 106Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 137Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $11,784,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $48,997,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,189Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Auburn, NE is located in Nemaha County, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). It spans 16 of %>Nebraska's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11st,13rd,15th,18th,22nd, and 24th). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.0% of whom live in Auburn. ZIP Codes here cover 144.927 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.072 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | --Source: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 144.927 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.072 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,13,15,18,22,24Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 02655Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Auburn city; NebraskaSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.