27806 ZIP Code — Aurora, NC

Beaufort County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27806 is located in Aurora, North Carolina, within Beaufort County. It covers approximately 136.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27806

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,500. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27806 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,248

population

136.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27806 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27806

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27806. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aurora	Acceptable
Aurora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27821 Edward (5.5 mi) 28515 Bayboro (8.9 mi) 27814 Blounts Creek (10.1 mi) 27808 Bath (11.5 mi) 28537 Hobucken (13.7 mi) 28527 Ernul (13.8 mi) 28556 Merritt (14.4 mi) 28529 Grantsboro (15.9 mi) 27810 Belhaven (17.4 mi) 28571 Oriental (17.8 mi) 28560 New Bern (18.6 mi) 27817 Chocowinity (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,248
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	136.40 sq mi
Water area	34.90 sq mi
Latitude	35.3076
Longitude	-76.7740
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,248

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$45,500

Median household income

$24,773

Per capita income

$88,700

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

1,109

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

128

10–14

159

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

123

35–44

154

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

172

65–74

215

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	476	21.2%
18 and over	1,772	78.8%
65 and over	583	25.9%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.6%

Black or African American 43.4%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,065	45.6%
Black or African American	1,013	43.4%
Two or more races	130	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	86	3.7%
Other race	40	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	51.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	16.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 17.2%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	17.2%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$45,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%

$50k–$100k 35.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,700
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	30.0%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	69.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	124	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	335	37.6%
Households with children under 18	170	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	469	52.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	34.5%
Married	52.8%	39.4%
Separated	4.0%	1.1%
Widowed	0.6%	19.8%
Divorced	8.1%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.6%
Kindergarten	7	1.6%
Elementary school	351	81.8%
High school	49	11.4%
College / grad school	11	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Agriculture & mining 22.0%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 11.9%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Retail trade 4.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.5%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,199	97.8%
Spanish	59	2.7%
Other Indo-European	59	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,206	98.1%
Born in same state	2,204	98.0%
Born in different state	1,710	76.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.9%
Not a US citizen	15	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	228	10.1%
Arab	143	6.4%
Italian	64	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	1.2%
German	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	76.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27806

What city is ZIP code 27806 in?

ZIP code 27806 is primarily assigned to Aurora, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27806 in?

ZIP code 27806 falls within Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27806 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 27806 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27806?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27806 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27806 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27806 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27806?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 27806 in?

ZIP code 27806 observes the EST timezone.