City

Aurora, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Nebraska

👥5,596Population
💰$72,330Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$243,800Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate804 (22.4%)
Some College338 (9.4%)
Associates849 (23.7%)
Bachelors495 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,098 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 23.7%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College9.4%
Associates23.7%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,330 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$243,800 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units2,444
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Aurora, NE

Aurora is a city in Nebraska, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,596 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Aurora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,330 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Aurora is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurora is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

Aurora, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Aurora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68818 5,596 $72,330 $243,800 $719 3.5% 44.4% 79.8%