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Aurora, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60504

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

37,919
1,654/sq mi
$98,008
Median income
$286,500
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
1,654
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois, with 37,919 residents across 22.9 square miles, a density of 1,654 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,008 (22% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,430. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $286,500 (49% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,965 monthly, and 59.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DuPage County, letting you compare 60504 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 60504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60504.

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 60504, 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

37,919

Population

22.9

Area (sq mi)

1,654

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60504?

34.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

24.6%

Foreign-Born

White 40.1%
African American 19.0%
Asian 21.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$98,008

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$44,430

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60504 ranks nationally

Aurora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,008 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,329

Total Housing Units

14,578

Occupied Units

751

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$286,500

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,965

Median Rent

1995

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60504 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 138
2021 +10.2% 152
2022 +15.3% 175
2023 +7.5% 188
2024 +10.4% 208

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 1,127 business establishments in ZIP 60504, employing approximately 22,555 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,504,668,000.

1,127

Businesses

22,555

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 217 19.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 157 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 131 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 117 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 89 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 69 6.1%
Construction 63 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 4.4%
Finance and insurance 43 3.8%
Manufacturing 41 3.6%
Wholesale trade 41 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.1%
Educational services 19 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 1.2%
Information 13 1.1%

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 60504 vs 60519 →

ZIP 60504 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 60504 ranks #5 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 60504 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 60504 ranks #null 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 2.2 mi
60503 Aurora, IL 16,717 2.5 mi
60502 Aurora, IL 21,873 3.3 mi
60505 Aurora, IL 76,573 3.1 mi
60564 Naperville, IL 41,312 3.3 mi
60585 Plainfield, IL 22,311 6.1 mi
60540 Naperville, IL 42,910 5.0 mi
60563 Naperville, IL 35,922 5.1 mi
60565 Naperville, IL 40,524 6.0 mi
60555 Warrenville, IL 13,538 6.0 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 60504 in? ▼
ZIP code 60504 (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 60504? ▼
ZIP code 60504 in Aurora, IL has a population of 37,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60504 is $98,008, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60504 is $286,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60504 is White at 40.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60504? ▼
ZIP code 60504 has 1,127 business establishments employing approximately 22,555 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60504 are: Retail trade (217), Professional, scientific, and technical services (157), Health care and social assistance (131). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60504 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 60504? ▼
In ZIP code 60504, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 60504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60504 is 30.9 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 60504? ▼
In ZIP code 60504, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60504 is 8.5% 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.