ZIP Code 60502
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Aurora · DuPage County · Illinois
- Population
- 21,873
- Median income
- $156,904
- Median home value
- $412,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.1%
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi
813/sq mi
▲ 106% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60502 in Aurora, Illinois has a population of 21,873. The median household income is $156,904, which is 106% above the national average. Median home value is $412,300, 48% above the US average. 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60502 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.9 square miles in Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 21,873 residents, producing a population density of 813 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60502 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60502 sits at $156,904 (96% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $67,146. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $412,300 (115% above the state average) with median rent at $2,079 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60502 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60502 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60502.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
52 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60502, Aurora, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,873
Population
26.9
Area (sq mi)
813
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60502?
39.1
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
26.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$156,904
Median Household Income
+96% vs state
$67,146
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,803
Total Housing Units
8,499
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$412,300
Median Home Value
+115% vs state
$2,079
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60502 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.7% | 133 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 144 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 166 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 188 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 200 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 672 business establishments in ZIP 60502, employing approximately 13,334 people with a combined annual payroll of $755,241,000.
672
Businesses
13,334
Employees
$755.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 116 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 115 | 17.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 52 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 38 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.9% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60502 vs 60519 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60519 | Eola, IL | 88 | 1.3 mi |
| 60505 | Aurora, IL | 76,573 | 2.6 mi |
| 60504 | Aurora, IL | 37,919 | 3.3 mi |
| 60503 | Aurora, IL | 16,717 | 5.5 mi |
| 60510 | Batavia, IL | 28,897 | 4.2 mi |
| 60563 | Naperville, IL | 35,922 | 4.6 mi |
| 60555 | Warrenville, IL | 13,538 | 4.5 mi |
| 60542 | North Aurora, IL | 17,099 | 4.9 mi |
| 60539 | Mooseheart, IL | 341 | 4.5 mi |
| 60506 | Aurora, IL | 53,013 | 5.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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