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Aurora, OH
City in Portage County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44202.
Population
17,581
Land area
22.9sq mi
People per sq mi
767
ZIP codes
1
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 2.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $127,886 a year, 79% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,800 (81% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,799 a month.
Local data for Aurora, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,886
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$387,800
Median rent
$1,799/mo
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
61.2%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,999), Irish Americans (2,725), Italian Americans (2,492).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,907
56,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.06B
FY 2026, $6,553 per person
PPP loans
$45.17M
547 loans, 5,594 jobs reported
How people get to work
Aurora, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
557
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Aurora
1 in or overlapping Aurora. Population shown
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RemindervilleCity | 2.8 mi | 2.2 |
| TwinsburgCity | 4.9 mi | 13.8 |
| BainbridgeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 12.5 |
| Twinsburg HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| StreetsboroCity | 5.9 mi | 23.5 |
| MantuaVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| HudsonCity | 6.8 mi | 25.6 |
| SolonCity | 6.9 mi | 20.3 |
| GlenwillowVillage | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| BentleyvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Sugar Bush KnollsVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| South RussellVillage | 7.9 mi | 3.8 |
| MacedoniaCity | 8.1 mi | 9.7 |
| Chagrin FallsVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.1 |
| OakwoodVillage | 8.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Boston HeightsVillage | 9.6 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, OH in?
- Aurora is in Portage County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Aurora, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Aurora include 44202.
- What is the population of Aurora, OH?
- About 17,581 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Reminderville (2.8 mi), Twinsburg (4.9 mi), Bainbridge (5 mi), Twinsburg Heights (5.9 mi), Streetsboro (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023