Auburn, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95603
Placer County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,844
- 275/sq mi High-density area
- $85,357
- Median income Above-median income area
- $650,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 275
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95603 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 95603 (Auburn, CA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.4 in 2023 to 269.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95603 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Placer County, California, with 27,844 residents across 101.1 square miles, a density of 275 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95603 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,357 (16% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,603. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $650,500 (16% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,565; owner occupancy is 69.6%.
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 48.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 95603 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 95603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95603.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
164 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
162 establishments
- Construction
Construction
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
126 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 95603, 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
27,844
Population
101.1
Area (sq mi)
275
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95603?
48.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
7.4%
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?
$85,357
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$51,603
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95603 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)
$85,357 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
12,467housing units
12,467
Total Housing Units
11,738
Occupied Units
729
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$650,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,565
Median Rent
1978
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95603 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 203 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 232 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 259 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 257 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 269 |
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 1,200 business establishments in ZIP 95603, employing approximately 12,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $635,511,000.
1,200
Businesses
12,350
Employees
$635.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 171 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 164 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 162 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 127 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 126 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 125 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.8% |
| Information | 21 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
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 95603 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
- 95602
Auburn (95602)
17,509 residents
- 95650
Loomis (95650)
12,447 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
- 95664 1,380
Pilot Hill (95664)
1,380 residents
- 95703 897
Applegate (95703)
897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95603 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95603 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
- 95650
Loomis (95650)
$117,912 median income
- 95664
Pilot Hill (95664)
$117,901 median income
- 95703
Applegate (95703)
$100,214 median income
- 95602
Auburn (95602)
$97,466 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95603 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95602 | Auburn, CA | 17,509 | 5.3 mi |
| 95658 | Newcastle, CA | 6,285 | 4.7 mi |
| 95614 | Cool, CA | 3,833 | 5.7 mi |
| 95722 | Meadow Vista, CA | 4,585 | 6.7 mi |
| 95664 | Pilot Hill, CA | 1,380 | 8.3 mi |
| 95663 | Penryn, CA | 2,377 | 6.9 mi |
| 95703 | Applegate, CA | 897 | 7.2 mi |
| 95650 | Loomis, CA | 12,447 | 8.7 mi |
| 95736 | Weimar, CA | 240 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95603, 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 (27,844 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 95603 in?
ZIP code 95603 (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 95603?
ZIP code 95603 in Auburn, CA has a population of 27,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95603?
The median household income in ZIP 95603 is $85,357, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95603?
The median home value in ZIP 95603 is $650,500, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95603 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95603?
ZIP code 95603 has 1,200 business establishments employing approximately 12,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95603 are: Retail trade (171), Professional, scientific, and technical services (164), Health care and social assistance (162). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95603?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95603 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 95603?
In ZIP code 95603, 56.6% 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 95603?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95603 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95603?
In ZIP code 95603, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95603 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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