City

Aurora, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,248Population
💰$54,047Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🏠$124,600Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma95 (3.8%)
HS Graduate741 (29.3%)
Some College336 (13.3%)
Associates480 (19%)
Bachelors428 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree449 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College13.3%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,047 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$124,600 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$471/mo
Total Housing Units1,891
Vacant Units256

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Aurora, MN

Aurora is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,248 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.1 years.

Economically, Aurora is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,047 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Aurora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $471 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurora is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.83%).

Aurora, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Aurora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55705 3,248 $54,047 $124,600 $471 5.6% 34.7% 85.3%