City

Aurora, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,199Population
💰$44,306Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$111,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 149% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.9%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 42.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White47.9%
Hispanic4.6%
Black42.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 149% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.4%)
HS Graduate623 (46%)
Some College199 (14.7%)
Associates210 (15.5%)
Bachelors185 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree118 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College14.7%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,306 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$111,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units1,205
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Aurora, NC

Aurora is a city in North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,199 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Aurora is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,306 is below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double 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 $111,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurora is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.

Aurora, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Aurora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27806 2,199 $44,306 $111,200 $575 12.2% 22.4% 81.7%