Aurora
City in Buchanan County, Iowa
Aurora is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, with 169 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,138 ft (347 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stanley, 4.5 miles W.
- 169residents (2020 Census)
- 1,138 ftelevation · 347 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 319 / sq mipopulation density
- 50607ZIP code
About Aurora
Aurora is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 169 in the 2020 census, a decline from 194 in 2000.
Aurora was founded in 1886 by the Chicago Great Western Railway, and incorporated in 1899. The town was laid out on land donated by a Bishop Warren and his wife Alice, and is named after Warren's birthplace of East Aurora, New York.
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Living in Aurora
- Median household income
- $62,656
- Median home value
- $128,300
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Aurora had 169 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 169 |
|---|---|
| Density | 319 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aurora at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 169 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6194° N, 91.7295° W |
| ZIP code | 50607 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1903835 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aurora
- Stanley4.5 mi W
- Lamont4.8 mi E
- Hazleton9.0 mi W
- Arlington9.4 mi N
- Dundee9.7 mi E
- Oelwein10.0 mi W
- Winthrop10.3 mi S
- Strawberry Point10.8 mi NE
- Masonville11.9 mi SE
- Maynard13.0 mi NW
- Independence14.0 mi SW
- Quasqueton15.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Aurora
What county is Aurora in?
Aurora is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What is the population of Aurora, IA?
169 people lived in Aurora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aurora, IA?
The ZIP code of Aurora is 50607.
What is the elevation of Aurora?
1,138 feet (347 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aurora?
Stanley (4.5 mi), Lamont (4.8 mi), Hazleton (9.0 mi), Arlington (9.4 mi), Dundee (9.7 mi).
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