Aurora, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60505
Kane County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 76,573
- 2,642/sq mi High-density area
- $73,284
- Median income Near-median income area
- $205,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,642
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60505 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60505 (Aurora, IL) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.4 in 2023 to 230.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60505 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, with 76,573 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 2,642 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60505 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,284 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,021. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $205,100 (7% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,316; 58.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kane County, so 60505 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 60505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60505.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 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 60505, 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
76,573
Population
29.0
Area (sq mi)
2,642
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60505?
31.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
33.5%
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?
$73,284
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$27,021
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60505 ranks nationally
Aurora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,284 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
18,165housing units
18,165
Total Housing Units
17,100
Occupied Units
1,065
Vacant Units
3.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,100
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,316
Median Rent
1959
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60505 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 166 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 195 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 212 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 231 |
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 779 business establishments in ZIP 60505, employing approximately 9,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $502,175,000.
779
Businesses
9,186
Employees
$502.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 96 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 69 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 2.7% |
| Information | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.5% |
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 60505 vs 60502 →
ZIP 60505 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
- 60506
Aurora (60506)
53,013 residents
- 60504
Aurora (60504)
37,919 residents
- 60543
Oswego (60543)
36,156 residents
- 60510 28,897
Batavia (60510)
28,897 residents
- 60538 26,619
Montgomery (60538)
26,619 residents
- 60502 21,873
Aurora (60502)
21,873 residents
- 60542 17,099
North Aurora (60542)
17,099 residents
- 60503 16,717
Aurora (60503)
16,717 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60505 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60502
Aurora (60502)
$156,904 median income
- 60503
Aurora (60503)
$136,726 median income
- 60519
Eola (60519)
$136,250 median income
- 60510
Batavia (60510)
$121,622 median income
- 60543
Oswego (60543)
$119,371 median income
- 60542
North Aurora (60542)
$114,831 median income
- 60504
Aurora (60504)
$98,008 median income
- 60538
Montgomery (60538)
$97,131 median income
- 60506
Aurora (60506)
$79,517 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60505 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60502 | Aurora, IL | 21,873 | 2.6 mi |
| 60519 | Eola, IL | 88 | 2.8 mi |
| 60506 | Aurora, IL | 53,013 | 3.7 mi |
| 60504 | Aurora, IL | 37,919 | 3.1 mi |
| 60503 | Aurora, IL | 16,717 | 4.1 mi |
| 60510 | Batavia, IL | 28,897 | 5.4 mi |
| 60542 | North Aurora, IL | 17,099 | 4.3 mi |
| 60539 | Mooseheart, IL | 341 | 4.7 mi |
| 60538 | Montgomery, IL | 26,619 | 4.4 mi |
| 60543 | Oswego, IL | 36,156 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60505, 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 (76,573 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 60505 in?
ZIP code 60505 (Aurora) is located in Kane County, Illinois. Kane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kane-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60505?
ZIP code 60505 in Aurora, IL has a population of 76,573 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60505?
The median household income in ZIP 60505 is $73,284, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60505?
The median home value in ZIP 60505 is $205,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60505 is Two or More Ethnicities at 44.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60505?
ZIP code 60505 has 779 business establishments employing approximately 9,186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60505 are: Retail trade (103), Construction (96), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60505 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 60505?
In ZIP code 60505, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 60505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60505 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60505?
In ZIP code 60505, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60505 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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