Auburn Massachusetts Map

About Auburn, Massachusetts

Auburn is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 16,800. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Auburn is located at 42.1945°N, 71.8356°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1501.

Auburn unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the granite bones of Massachusetts push gently skyward, cloaked in a mosaic of mature deciduous forests and open fields. It lies 5.0 miles south-south-west of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-west of Shrewsbury. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a crispness, a hint of the coming chill that sharpens the scent of pine and damp earth. Brooks, fed by unseen springs, thread their way through the terrain, their murmuring a constant, quiet chorus beneath the rustle of leaves. The roads, often winding, follow the contours of the land, inviting a slow exploration that reveals glimpses of old stone walls, weathered barns, and farmhouses that seem to have grown organically from the very soil. This is a place woven from threads of agricultural heritage and early industrial endeavor. The fertile valleys once echoed with the labor of farming, and the nearby waterways, though now largely tamed, remember the turning of mill wheels that powered the nascent industries of the region. Auburn’s character is shaped by this layered past, a blend of enduring rural charm and the quiet hum of contemporary life. The presence of institutions of learning adds a vibrant intellectual current, drawing young minds and contributing to a dynamic, evolving spirit. The rhythm of daily life here is one of steady progression, a comfortable balance between the echoes of history and the forward momentum of the present, a quiet resilience that defines Auburn.

About This Auburn Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Auburn, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Auburn and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Auburn includes the ZIP code (01501), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Auburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.