ZIP Code 60503
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Aurora · Will County · Illinois
- Population
- 16,717
- Median income
- $136,726
- Median home value
- $324,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.4%
- Land area
- 8.7 sq mi
1,917/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60503 in Aurora, Illinois has a population of 16,717. The median household income is $136,726, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $324,500, 17% above the US average. 60.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Aurora, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 16,717 residents, producing a population density of 1,917 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 60503 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60503 sits at $136,726 (71% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,227. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $324,500 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $2,274 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60503 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 60503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,227
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60503 vs 60504 →
| 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 |
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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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