Installs in Aurora
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Aurora, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Aurora address in about two minutes.
Aurora homes and nearby towns
Census figures count 150,242 homes in Aurora, with 143,179 occupied. The median home was built in 1985 and has 5.4 rooms. Arapahoe County also has a 1985 median build year, while Colorado's median is 1987. Aurora's 63.3% owner occupancy is below the county's 65.1% and the state's 66.3%.
Detached houses account for 53.3% of Aurora homes. That share is below Arapahoe County's 56.3% and Colorado's 61.8%. Multi-unit buildings account for 33.5%, above the county's 32.2% and the state's 26.9%. Many detached homes can use central equipment, while condos and apartments need a closer look at ducts and room layout.
Nearby towns show why the house itself drives system selection. Watkins has 97.1% detached homes and 0% multi-unit buildings, compared with Aurora's 53.3% detached and 33.5% multi-unit shares. Four Square Mile has 74% multi-unit buildings. Denver has 49.8% multi-unit buildings and a 1974 median build year, while Aetna Estates has a 1978 median build year.
Aurora has 7.7% of homes built before 1960, 30.1% built from 1960 to 1979, and 34.2% built from 1980 to 1999. Older homes are more likely to lack ducts or have small ducts. We measure the home, inspect existing ducts, and check the electrical panel before we install equipment.
How Aurora homes heat today
Utility gas heats 62.6% of Aurora homes. That is below Arapahoe County's 65.9% and Colorado's 66.7%. Electricity heats 33.8% of Aurora homes, above the county's 30.6% and the state's 25.2%. Gas furnace replacements matter in Aurora, and electric-heated homes also form a substantial part of the local housing stock.
Propane heats 1.5% of Aurora homes, nearly the same as Arapahoe County's 1.6%. The nearby pattern is much different in Watkins, where propane heats 28.7% of homes. Four Square Mile has 54.3% electric heat, compared with Aurora's 33.8%. Current fuel changes both the equipment path and the applicable rebate total.
Aurora's 34.2% share of homes built from 1980 to 1999 closely tracks Arapahoe County's 34.8%. Another 30.1% were built from 1960 to 1979. A central heat pump fits a home with sound ducts. Where ducts are too small or absent, ductless equipment avoids relying on a central duct system.
Aurora has 0.7% solar heat and 1.1% other or no reported heating fuel. These homes still need a measured heating load before a system is selected. Heat pumps move heat instead of burning fuel, and a heat pump also provides cooling.
Heat pump options for Aurora housing
A ducted heat pump fits houses with usable central ducts. It works well for much of Aurora's 53.3% detached-home share and 11.5% attached-home share. We check duct condition, duct size, and the electrical panel before recommending this path. The final system size comes from the measured home, not from house type alone.
Dual fuel fits many of Aurora's 62.6% gas-heated homes. This system keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours and adds a heat pump for heating and cooling. It is a practical choice where the furnace and duct system remain worth using. The heat pump handles the rest of the heating season rather than requiring the furnace to be removed.
Ductless mini-splits suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. Aurora's 33.5% multi-unit building share exceeds Colorado's 26.9%. Ductless systems also suit homes built before 1960, which make up 7.7% of Aurora's housing. Separate indoor units let the system serve the rooms that need them.
ZIP code 80012 has 44.7% multi-unit buildings, above Aurora's 33.5%, and only 39.5% detached homes. Ductless equipment deserves attention in that housing mix. ZIP code 80018 has 91.1% detached homes, so its housing more often starts with a central duct evaluation.
Sizing heat pumps for Aurora conditions
Our estimate tool sizes equipment for 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors. Our sizing uses an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, an air-source heat pump loses 18% of heat output. At the design temperature, the modeled equipment delivers 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity. These conditions make careful sizing necessary.
For the example 2,000 square foot, 2-story home with a gas furnace built from 1980 to 1999, the design load is 2.8 tons. The example requires a 30 A breaker. This is not the same load as an otherwise similar home from 1960 to 1979, which has 3.2 tons. A home built from 2000 to 2009 has 2.4 tons.
The same 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built before 1960 has a 3.4 tons load. One built in 2010 or later has 2.0 tons. Build era changes the load even with the same floor area and stories. We confirm insulation, layout, ducts where present, and electrical capacity before selecting a final size.
The ductless example is a 1,500 square foot home with 3 indoor units. Our estimate uses about 500 sq ft of floor area per indoor unit and prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote. This approach suits room-by-room layouts where central ducts do not work.
Aurora rebates and example prices
Our estimate tool shows a total of $7,000 for a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home. The total includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The state discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a home now heated with electricity, the total is $4,700. It includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). That total differs from the gas-heated total because the utility rebate rule differs by current heating fuel. Aurora's 33.8% electric heat share means this distinction affects many local homes.
For a propane-heated home, the 3-ton ducted total is $7,000. The programs in that total are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). Propane heats 1.5% of Aurora homes, but 34.8% of homes in ZIP code 80137. The current heating fuel must be identified before comparing rebate totals.
For the example 1980 to 1999 gas home, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The 1,500 square foot ductless example costs $11,800 to $19,200 before rebates and $7,800 to $15,200 after rebates. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How Aurora ZIP codes differ
ZIP code 80011 has 19,108 homes and a 1979 median build year. Electricity heats 39.8% of its homes, above Aurora's 33.8%. Gas heats 56.3%, below Aurora's 62.6%. Its 15.6% share built before 1960 is more than twice Aurora's 7.7%, so duct size and condition need close review.
ZIP code 80012 has 20,102 homes and a 1979 median build year. Its 44.7% multi-unit building share is above Aurora's 33.5%. This ZIP code has 35.3% electric heat and 61.6% gas heat. Ductless equipment fits homes without ducts, while ducted or dual-fuel equipment fits homes with a suitable central layout.
ZIP code 80016 has 24,227 homes and a 2007 median build year. It has 72.9% detached homes, compared with Aurora's 53.3%, and 17.6% multi-unit buildings, below Aurora's 33.5%. Gas heats 74.4% of homes there. Central ducted and dual-fuel evaluations are a strong starting point for this housing mix.
ZIP codes 80018 and 80019 have newer construction than Aurora. In 80018, 44.7% of homes were built in 2010 or later. In 80019, the share is 53.4%. Aurora's figure is 13.1%. ZIP code 80137 stands apart with 84.8% detached homes, 34.8% propane heat, and 0% multi-unit buildings. Each ZIP needs its own fuel, duct, and load review.
Aurora in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 150,242 | 1985 | 7.7% | 13.1% | 62.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Arapahoe County | 265,980 | 1985 | 9.1% | 11% | 65.9% | 30.6% | 1.6% |
| Colorado | 2,545,124 | 1987 | 16.3% | 14% | 66.7% | 25.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP | Main town | Homes | Median year built | Heat with gas | Electric utility | Install area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80011 | Aurora | 19,108 | 1979 | 56.3% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80012 | Aurora | 20,102 | 1979 | 61.6% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80016 | Aurora | 24,227 | 2007 | 74.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80018 | Aurora | 5,919 | 2009 | 66.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80019 | Aurora | 1,955 | 2011 | 54.4% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80137 | Aurora | 639 | 2002 | 33.9% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Arapahoe County
- Ducted heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Arapahoe County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Arapahoe CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
Other towns we install in
Questions we hear
What heat pump fits a gas-heated Aurora home?
Dual fuel fits many of Aurora's 62.6% gas-heated homes. It retains the gas furnace for the coldest hours and uses the heat pump for heating and cooling. A ducted heat pump is another path when the home has suitable central ducts. We inspect ducts and the electrical panel before choosing equipment.
What rebates apply to Aurora heat pump projects?
For a 3-ton ducted heat pump in a gas-heated home, the rebate total is $7,000. The programs are the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A home now using electric heat has $4,700, including the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount comes off the invoice, and we file every rebate for the homeowner.
How do you size a heat pump in Aurora?
We size for 1°F outdoors, 70°F indoors, and an elevation of 5,300 ft. Air-source equipment loses 18% of heat output at that elevation. The example 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas home built from 1980 to 1999 has a design load of 2.8 tons and requires a 30 A breaker.
Are ductless mini-splits a fit for Aurora condos?
Yes. Aurora has 33.5% multi-unit buildings, compared with 26.9% across Colorado. Ductless systems suit condos, additions, and homes without ducts. The 1,500 square foot ductless example uses 3 indoor units. Our estimate uses about 500 sq ft per indoor unit and prices up to 5 units before a custom quote.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless indoor units can take two or three days. We measure the home and check ducts and the electrical panel before installation. Aurora includes 7.7% of homes built before 1960 and 13.1% built in 2010 or later, so the existing home conditions shape the work plan.