Aurora
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Aurora is a city in Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 386,261 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,407 ft (1,648 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aetna Estates, 3.5 miles N.
- 386,261residents (2020 Census)
- 5,407 ftelevation · 1,648 m
- 164.6 sq miland area · 426.3 km²
- 2,347 / sq mipopulation density
- 80018main ZIP code (10 in total)
About Aurora
Aurora () is a home rule city located within Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. The city's population was 386,261 at the 2020 census, with 336,035 residing in Arapahoe County, 47,720 in Adams County, and 2,506 in Douglas County. It is the third-most populous city in Colorado and the 50th-most populous city in the United States as of 2025. Aurora is a principal city of the Denver metropolitan area and a major city in the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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Living in Aurora
- Median household income
- $88,368
- Median home value
- $469,100
- Median rent
- $1,835/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Aurora had 386,261 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 386,261 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,347 per sq mi (906 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aurora at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Arapahoe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 386,261 (2020) |
| Land area | 164.60 sq mi (426.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,407 ft (1,648 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6883° N, 104.6894° W |
| ZIP codes | 80018, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80019, 80137 |
| Official website | auroragov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0804000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aurora
- Aetna Estates3.5 mi N
- Watkins6.0 mi E
- Foxfield8.6 mi SW
- Four Square Mile10.6 mi W
- Cherry Creek10.8 mi SW
- Dove Valley10.9 mi SW
- Denver11.4 mi NW
- Centennial11.5 mi SW
- Inverness12.2 mi SW
- Stonegate12.2 mi SW
- Grand View Estates12.3 mi SW
- Holly Hills12.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Aurora
What county is Aurora in?
Aurora is in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
What is the population of Aurora, CO?
386,261 people lived in Aurora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aurora, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80018. Other ZIP codes: 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80019, 80137.
What is the elevation of Aurora?
5,407 feet (1,648 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aurora?
Aetna Estates (3.5 mi), Watkins (6.0 mi), Foxfield (8.6 mi), Four Square Mile (10.6 mi), Cherry Creek (10.8 mi).
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