Auburn is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States.

[3] A post office called Auburn was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1943.

[4] With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Grafton, and the town's population dwindled.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.

35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.