PlainZIP

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
$73,284
Median income
$205,100
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,021. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Median home value sits at $205,100 (7% above the state average), median rent at $1,316 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.4%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60505, plus 6 more within Kane County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60505.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60505?

31.2

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

33.5%

Foreign-Born

White 19.1%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%

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?

$73,284

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,165

Total Housing Units

17,100

Occupied Units

1,065

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.4%
Renter 41.6%

$205,100

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60505 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 60505 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60505 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 60505 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kane County

60506 standard
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Pop: 53,013
60120 standard
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Pop: 50,955
60123 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 47,405
60110 standard
Carpentersville, IL
Pop: 38,557
60174 standard
Saint Charles, IL
Pop: 30,752
60510 standard
Batavia, IL
Pop: 28,897

Related Areas

Kane County Aurora, IL Illinois

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.

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