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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
$136,726
Median income
$324,500
Median home value
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,227. 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Will County, letting you compare 60503 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60503?

34.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

23.7%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 12.1%
Asian 21.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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

How ZIP 60503 ranks nationally

Aurora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,726 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.4%

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

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60503 ranks #0 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 60503 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 60503 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Will County

60440 standard
Bolingbrook, IL
Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Aurora, IL Illinois

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.

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