City

Aurora, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brookings County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,615Population
💰$87,125Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂30.8Median Age
🏠$224,900Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 5%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic5.0%
Asian1.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
39%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate250 (23.7%)
Some College69 (6.5%)
Associates181 (17.2%)
Bachelors114 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree441 (41.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
HS Grad23.7%
Some College6.5%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,125 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$224,900 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units718
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
79%
About Aurora, SD

Aurora is a city in South Dakota, located in Brookings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,615 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.8 years.

Economically, Aurora is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,125 is near the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Aurora is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurora is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.43%).

Aurora, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Aurora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57002 1,615 $87,125 $224,900 $829 0.7% 52.6% 80.8%