Aurora, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60503
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,717
- 1,917/sq mi High-density area
- $136,726
- Median income Above-median income area
- $324,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,917
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60503 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60503 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Will County, Illinois, home to 16,717 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 1,917 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60503 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,726 (71% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,227. The poverty rate is 2.0%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $324,500 (69% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 90.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,274.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60503 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60503.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60503, 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
16,717
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
1,917
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60503?
34.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
23.7%
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?
$136,726
Median Household Income
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$48,227
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60503 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Aurora, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$136,726 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,246housing units
5,246
Total Housing Units
5,246
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,500
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$2,274
Median Rent
2003
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
+15.7%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60503 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.1% | 124 |
| 2020 | +1.9% | 127 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 135 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 156 |
| 2024 | – | 190 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 60503, employing approximately 907 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,507,000.
228
Businesses
907
Employees
$38.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 22.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
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 60503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60505
Aurora (60505)
76,573 residents
- 60564
Naperville (60564)
41,312 residents
- 60565
Naperville (60565)
40,524 residents
- 60504
Aurora (60504)
37,919 residents
- 60543
Oswego (60543)
36,156 residents
- 60538 26,619
Montgomery (60538)
26,619 residents
- 60544 25,959
Plainfield (60544)
25,959 residents
- 60585 22,311
Plainfield (60585)
22,311 residents
- 60502 21,873
Aurora (60502)
21,873 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60503 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60564
Naperville (60564)
$181,382 median income
- 60565
Naperville (60565)
$164,447 median income
- 60502
Aurora (60502)
$156,904 median income
- 60585
Plainfield (60585)
$155,511 median income
- 60503
Aurora (60503)
$136,726 median income
- 60519
Eola (60519)
$136,250 median income
- 60543
Oswego (60543)
$119,371 median income
- 60544
Plainfield (60544)
$108,304 median income
- 60504
Aurora (60504)
$98,008 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60503 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60504 | Aurora, IL | 37,919 | 2.5 mi |
| 60564 | Naperville, IL | 41,312 | 3.0 mi |
| 60519 | Eola, IL | 88 | 4.6 mi |
| 60502 | Aurora, IL | 21,873 | 5.5 mi |
| 60585 | Plainfield, IL | 22,311 | 4.0 mi |
| 60505 | Aurora, IL | 76,573 | 4.1 mi |
| 60538 | Montgomery, IL | 26,619 | 5.3 mi |
| 60543 | Oswego, IL | 36,156 | 4.8 mi |
| 60544 | Plainfield, IL | 25,959 | 7.2 mi |
| 60565 | Naperville, IL | 40,524 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60503, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,717 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60503 in?
ZIP code 60503 (Aurora) is located in Will County, Illinois. Will County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/will-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60503?
ZIP code 60503 in Aurora, IL has a population of 16,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60503?
The median household income in ZIP 60503 is $136,726, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60503?
The median home value in ZIP 60503 is $324,500, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60503 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60503?
ZIP code 60503 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60503 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (52), Transportation and warehousing (43), Construction (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60503 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 60503?
In ZIP code 60503, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.4% 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 60503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60503 is 31.7 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 60503?
In ZIP code 60503, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60503 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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