City

Aurora, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Missouri

👥11,611Population
💰$52,815Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$135,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.3%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma124 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,138 (43.2%)
Some College1,263 (17.4%)
Associates950 (13.1%)
Bachelors697 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,085 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College17.4%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,815 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$135,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units5,299
Vacant Units595

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Aurora, MO

Aurora is a city in Missouri, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,611 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Aurora is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,815 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 $135,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurora is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.25%).

Aurora, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Aurora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65605 11,611 $52,815 $135,800 $754 4.9% 24.6% 72.1%