City

Aurora, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥680Population
💰$55,230Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$154,300Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
15%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate211 (43.4%)
Some College89 (18.3%)
Associates46 (9.5%)
Bachelors15 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree125 (25.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
HS Grad43.4%
Some College18.3%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,230 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$154,300 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units422
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Aurora, WV

Aurora is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 680 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Aurora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,230 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Aurora is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurora is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.38%).

Aurora, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Aurora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26705 680 $55,230 $154,300 0.0% 28.8% 67.7%