Auburn New York Map

About Auburn, New York

Auburn is a locality in Cayuga County, New York, United States. It has a population of 26,285. The population density is 1226.3 people per km². Auburn is located at 42.9317°N, 76.5661°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13021.

Auburn unfolds with a quiet dignity along the western edge of Cayuga Lake, its landscape a gentle embrace of rolling terrain that slopes towards the water's expansive, shimmering presence. It lies 22.0 miles west-south-west of Salina, NY (from Salina, NY: bearing 241°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west of Skaneateles. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, often carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening orchards that dot the surrounding countryside. Elm trees, their branches arching with a mature grace, still line many of Auburn's older streets, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to hold the murmur of generations. The character of Auburn is one of enduring substance, a place where the solid, brickwork buildings of its past stand with a steadfastness that mirrors the resilience of its people, a quiet hum of daily life unfolding without fanfare. The history of Auburn is deeply intertwined with the very waters that define its eastern boundary, its early prosperity fueled by the industry that harnessed the power of nearby creeks and the burgeoning canal systems. For a significant period, Auburn was a hub of manufacturing, its factories once echoing with the clang of metal and the whir of machinery, a testament to the ingenuity and hard work that built this community. This industrial past is still palpable in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back to those who first settled these lands. Today, while the industrial giants have largely receded, Auburn's economy draws strength from its educational institutions, notably its well-regarded university, and the continued agricultural bounty of the fertile lands surrounding it, a place where the legacy of hard work continues to shape its present.

About This Auburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Auburn, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.931734, -76.566053. 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 Cayuga County.

Detailed location data for Auburn includes the ZIP code (13021), telephone area code (315), county seat of Cayuga County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Auburn City School District). 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.