City

Aurora, CO

17 ZIP codes  ·  Arapahoe County  ·  Colorado

👥463,814Population
💰$96,208Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$477,533Median Home Value▲ 71% above avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.2%Hispanic: 28.3%Black: 13.9%Asian: 6.6%Other: 4.9%Race
White45.2%
Hispanic28.3%
Black13.9%
Asian6.6%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma8,661 (3.1%)
HS Graduate61,908 (22.1%)
Some College31,750 (11.3%)
Associates42,453 (15.1%)
Bachelors27,967 (10%)
Graduate Degree107,972 (38.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College11.3%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,208 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$477,533 ▲ 71% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,885/mo
Total Housing Units174,446
Vacant Units7,485

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Aurora, CO

Aurora is a city in Colorado, located in Arapahoe County. The city spans 17 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 463,814 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.97 years.

Economically, Aurora is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,208 is above the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Aurora is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $477,533, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,885 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurora is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.2%.

Aurora, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 17 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Aurora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80010 42,010 $60,755 $385,700 $1,400 8.1% 32.7% 41.0%
80011 53,334 $69,719 $367,200 $1,607 5.4% 30.2% 54.1%
80012 51,389 $69,835 $398,300 $1,697 7.5% 39.7% 50.9%
80013 74,732 $97,167 $453,700 $1,978 4.9% 46.2% 76.7%
80014 39,277 $72,561 $386,500 $1,800 6.3% 54.9% 59.8%
80015 72,155 $121,640 $558,900 $2,190 3.4% 58.4% 82.2%
80016 66,479 $148,421 $707,700 $2,140 3.3% 66.9% 80.5%
80017 39,553 $76,458 $383,700 $1,755 5.7% 37.8% 61.8%
80018 17,129 $127,390 $558,800 $2,542 2.7% 51.4% 88.9%
80019 6,141 $117,420 $529,300 $1,242 1.9% 39.8% 86.0%
80045 1,615 $50,000 $2,011 6.0% 63.5% 0.9%