Aurora, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27806
Beaufort County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,331
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $45,809
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27806 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27806 covers 358.6 square miles in Aurora, Beaufort County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,331 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27806 reports a modest median household income of $45,809 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,525. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,000 (55% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $935; owner occupancy is 86.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaufort County, so 27806 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27806.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27806, Aurora, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,331
Population
358.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27806?
49.6
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$45,809
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$28,525
Per Capita Income
33.0%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27806 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Aurora, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,809 12th percentile higher than 12% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,223housing units
1,223
Total Housing Units
840
Occupied Units
383
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$935
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 27806, employing approximately 1,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,281,000.
46
Businesses
1,408
Employees
$142.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27806 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28515
Bayboro (28515)
2,915 residents
- 27806
Aurora (27806)
2,331 residents
- 28587 369
Vandemere (28587)
369 residents
- 27821 358
Edward (27821)
358 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27806 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27806
Aurora (27806)
$45,809 median income
- 28587
Vandemere (28587)
$35,833 median income
- 28515
Bayboro (28515)
$31,715 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27806 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27806, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,331 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27806 in?
ZIP code 27806 (Aurora) is located in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Beaufort County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beaufort-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27806?
ZIP code 27806 in Aurora, NC has a population of 2,331 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27806?
The median household income in ZIP 27806 is $45,809, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27806?
The median home value in ZIP 27806 is $117,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27806 is African American at 48.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27806?
ZIP code 27806 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 1,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27806 are: Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (5), Construction (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27806?
In ZIP code 27806, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27806?
In ZIP code 27806, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27806 is 33.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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