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Aurora, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60502

DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,873
813/sq mi
$156,904
Median income
$412,300
Median home value
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
813
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60502 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois, with 21,873 residents across 26.9 square miles, a density of 813 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60502 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,904 (96% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $67,146. Local economic indicators show a 5.2% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $412,300 (115% above the state average), median rent at $2,079 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 60502 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DuPage County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60502.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60502?

39.1

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

26.9%

Foreign-Born

White 48.0%
African American 7.6%
Asian 29.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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

How ZIP 60502 ranks nationally

Aurora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$156,904 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%

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

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$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

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ZIP 60502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60502 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60502 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in DuPage County

60148 standard
Lombard, IL
Pop: 51,468
60126 standard
Elmhurst, IL
Pop: 46,371
60540 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 42,910
60188 standard
Carol Stream, IL
Pop: 42,656
60103 standard
Bartlett, IL
Pop: 41,928
60565 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 40,524

Related Areas

DuPage County Aurora, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60502 in? ▼
ZIP code 60502 (Aurora) is located in DuPage County, Illinois. DuPage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dupage-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60502? ▼
ZIP code 60502 in Aurora, IL has a population of 21,873 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60502 is $156,904, which is 106% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60502 is $412,300, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60502 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60502? ▼
ZIP code 60502 has 672 business establishments employing approximately 13,334 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60502 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Retail trade (115), Wholesale trade (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60502 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60502? ▼
In ZIP code 60502, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60502 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60502? ▼
In ZIP code 60502, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60502 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.