Auburn, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95602
Placer County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,509
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $97,466
- Median income Above-median income area
- $688,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 137
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95602 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95602 (Auburn, CA) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.7 in 2023 to 257.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95602 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Placer County, California, home to 17,509 residents across 127.8 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,466 (4% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,831. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $688,500 (11% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,864; 80.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 95602 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95602.
- Construction
Construction
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
35 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95602, Auburn, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,509
Population
127.8
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95602?
51.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
6.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$97,466
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$55,831
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95602 ranks among California ZIPs
Auburn, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$97,466 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,182housing units
8,182
Total Housing Units
7,597
Occupied Units
585
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$688,500
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,864
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95602 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 200 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 227 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 258 |
| 2023 | -1.6% | 254 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 258 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 423 business establishments in ZIP 95602, employing approximately 5,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,283,000.
423
Businesses
5,148
Employees
$325.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 72 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 9.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 9 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 95602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95603
Auburn (95603)
27,844 residents
- 95949
Grass Valley (95949)
19,741 residents
- 95602
Auburn (95602)
17,509 residents
- 95658 6,285
Newcastle (95658)
6,285 residents
- 95722 4,585
Meadow Vista (95722)
4,585 residents
- 95614 3,833
Cool (95614)
3,833 residents
- 95663 2,377
Penryn (95663)
2,377 residents
- 95703 897
Applegate (95703)
897 residents
- 95736 240
Weimar (95736)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95602 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95736
Weimar (95736)
$190,670 median income
- 95663
Penryn (95663)
$155,917 median income
- 95614
Cool (95614)
$133,426 median income
- 95658
Newcastle (95658)
$126,581 median income
- 95722
Meadow Vista (95722)
$125,625 median income
- 95703
Applegate (95703)
$100,214 median income
- 95949
Grass Valley (95949)
$98,181 median income
- 95602
Auburn (95602)
$97,466 median income
- 95603
Auburn (95603)
$85,357 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95602 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95602, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,509 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95602 in?
ZIP code 95602 (Auburn) is located in Placer County, California. Placer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/placer-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95602?
ZIP code 95602 in Auburn, CA has a population of 17,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95602?
The median household income in ZIP 95602 is $97,466, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95602?
The median home value in ZIP 95602 is $688,500, which is 148% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95602 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95602?
ZIP code 95602 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 5,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95602 are: Construction (72), Health care and social assistance (57), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95602 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95602?
In ZIP code 95602, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95602 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95602?
In ZIP code 95602, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95602 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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