Zip code 27806: Aurora, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27806?

27806 is assigned to Aurora, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27806 in?

27806 is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27806?

About 2,152 people live in 27806, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27806?

The median household income in 27806 is $45,809.

Q: What zip codes are near 27806?

The closest zip codes to 27806 are 27821, 28515, 28587, 27808, 27814.

Residential delivery areaBeaufort CountyEastern Time

Population

2,152

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$117K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$935/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

136 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27806

27806 is a rural zip code in Aurora, North Carolina (Beaufort County), covering 136 sq mi of land. About 2,152 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 49.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,809 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 33% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $117,000, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $935 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.2 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and sales. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 27806 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy31.3%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%100th of 789 in NC
Poverty rate33%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%26th of 788 in NC
Median age49.6
95th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1170th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate10.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%63rd of 799 in NC
Self-employed workers16.4%
94th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%104th of 798 in NC
Homeownership rate86.2%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%126th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate16.5%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%85th of 797 in NC
Residents 65 and older24.7%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%202nd of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.480
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477160th of 781 in NC
Healthcare workers11%
71st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%251st of 798 in NC
Diversity index58.8
69th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4187th of 802 in NC
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%369th of 801 in NC
Government workers15.7%
64th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%330th of 798 in NC
Rent-burdened renters50.6%
49th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%287th of 760 in NC
Broadband access91.1%
42nd
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%264th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1819.4%
27th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%455th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$935
16th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228371st of 688 in NC
Per capita income$28,525
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385602nd of 799 in NC
Average commute20.2 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min694th of 771 in NC
Median earnings per worker$36,250
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279618th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%508th of 798 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.4%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%679th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%645th of 802 in NC
Median household income$45,809
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388656th of 748 in NC
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%641st of 799 in NC
Median home value$117,000
4th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900672nd of 757 in NC
Population2,152
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404585th of 802 in NC
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi773rd of 802 in NC

Measure	27806	Beaufort	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	31.3%	21%	12.5%	10.1%	98th	100th of 789
Poverty rateWeakness	33%	17.8%	13%	12.5%	97th	26th of 788
Median age	49.6	47.7	39.1	38.9	95th	170th of 802
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.6%	3.9%	4.7%	5.2%	95th	63rd of 799
Self-employed workers	16.4%	9.6%	9.8%	10%	94th	104th of 798
Homeownership rateStrength	86.2%	69.5%	66.6%	65.2%	91st	126th of 788
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.5%	9%	9.9%	8.4%	91st	85th of 797
Residents 65 and older	24.7%	25.6%	17.2%	17.2%	91st	202nd of 802
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.480	0.465	0.477	0.483	81st	160th of 781
Healthcare workers	11%	12.3%	9.5%	9.7%	71st	251st of 798
Diversity index	58.8	50.2	58.4	61.4	69th	187th of 802
Veterans	7.2%	9.3%	7.4%	6.2%	69th	369th of 801
Government workers	15.7%	19.3%	13.8%	14.5%	64th	330th of 798
Rent-burdened renters	50.6%	51%	48.9%	51.1%	49th	287th of 760
Broadband access	91.1%	87.5%	90.1%	91%	42nd	264th of 788
Residents under 18	19.4%	19.1%	21.8%	22%	27th	455th of 802
Median gross rent	$935	$871	$1,228	$1,413	16th	371st of 688
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,525	$34,495	$41,385	$44,673	15th	602nd of 799
Average commuteStrength	20.2 min	24.8 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	13th	694th of 771
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,250	$39,356	$46,279	$49,666	11th	618th of 788
Tech workers	0.9%	1.1%	3.9%	3.8%	11th	508th of 798
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.4%	21.2%	35.7%	35.7%	7th	679th of 799
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	3.6%	9.1%	14.1%	7th	645th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,809	$58,357	$72,388	$80,734	6th	656th of 748
Work from home	4.3%	8.9%	16.3%	15.1%	5th	641st of 799
Median home value	$117,000	$192,700	$288,900	$332,700	4th	672nd of 757
Population	2,152	44,499	10,730,404	334,922,499	3rd	585th of 802
Population density	16/sq mi	53/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	773rd of 802

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

49.6

Under 18

19.4%

65 and over

24.7%

Race and ethnicity

White41%
Black49%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

58.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 840
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 68.3%
Married couples: 38.9%
Living alone: 31.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27806

$45,809

Beaufort Co.

$58,357

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,525

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.480

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27806

$117,000

Beaufort Co.

$192,700

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27806

$935

Beaufort Co.

$871

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,223
Owner-occupied: 86.2%
Vacant: 31.3%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.2%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

32%

20–29

17%

30–44

12%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

20.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

13%

Healthcare

11%

Sales

10%

Transportation and moving

Education

Office and admin

Food service

Engineering and science

Management

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Agriculture and mining

15%

Construction

15%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

12%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Other services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

0.8%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.7%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$36,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27806	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,750	$74,888
Service	$23,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,118	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,969	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,536	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

38%

Some college

22%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
Households with broadband: 91.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.6%
No internet access: 7.5%
Without health insurance: 16.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Aurora
State: North Carolina
County: Beaufort County
Center point: 35.3050° N, 76.7561° W
Land area: 136 sq mi
Water area: 35 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 27806

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27821	Edward, NC	6.8 mi	64	—	—
28515	Bayboro, NC	8.7 mi	2,822	$31,715	$157,700
28587	Vandemere, NC	9.6 mi	209	$35,833	$108,100
27808	Bath, NC	11 mi	2,220	$90,472	$372,500
27814	Blounts Creek, NC	11 mi	1,671	$77,368	$166,700
28552	Lowland, NC	11 mi	201	$63,841	$98,800
28509	Alliance, NC	11 mi	17	—	—
28537	Hobucken, NC	12 mi	5	—	—
28583	Stonewall, NC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
28556	Merritt, NC	14 mi	752	—	$246,500
28527	Ernul, NC	15 mi	1,588	$74,190	$120,800
28529	Grantsboro, NC	16 mi	1,804	$65,060	$162,300

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Questions about 27806

What city is zip code 27806?

27806 is assigned to Aurora, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27806 in?

27806 is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27806?

About 2,152 people live in 27806, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27806 in?

27806 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27806?

The median household income in 27806 is $45,809.

What zip codes are near 27806?

The closest zip codes to 27806 are 27821, 28515, 28587, 27808, 27814.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27806, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.