ZIP Code 60506
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Aurora · Kane County · Illinois
- Population
- 53,013
- Median income
- $79,517
- Median home value
- $253,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.3%
- Land area
- 48.3 sq mi
1,097/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 36
Chicago
ZIP code 60506 in Aurora, Illinois has a population of 53,013. The median household income is $79,517, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $253,700, 9% below the US average. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60506 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.3 square miles in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. The area is home to 53,013 residents, producing a population density of 1,097 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 60506 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60506 sits at $79,517 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,458. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $253,700 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,343 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60506 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 60506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60506.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
169 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
130 establishments
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 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 60506, 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
53,013
Population
48.3
Area (sq mi)
1,097
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60506?
36.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
18.8%
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?
$79,517
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$36,458
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 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?
18,318
Total Housing Units
17,880
Occupied Units
438
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,700
Median Home Value
+32% vs state
$1,343
Median Rent
1968
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60506 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 139 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 155 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 172 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 193 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 203 |
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 1,102 business establishments in ZIP 60506, employing approximately 17,027 people with a combined annual payroll of $937,690,000.
1,102
Businesses
17,027
Employees
$937.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 169 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 130 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 116 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 107 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 64 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.3% |
| Information | 10 | 0.9% |
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 60506 vs 60538 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60538 | Montgomery, IL | 26,619 | 3.0 mi |
| 60542 | North Aurora, IL | 17,099 | 3.1 mi |
| 60505 | Aurora, IL | 76,573 | 3.7 mi |
| 60539 | Mooseheart, IL | 341 | 4.5 mi |
| 60554 | Sugar Grove, IL | 11,796 | 4.8 mi |
| 60502 | Aurora, IL | 21,873 | 5.8 mi |
| 60519 | Eola, IL | 88 | 6.4 mi |
| 60510 | Batavia, IL | 28,897 | 6.1 mi |
| 60134 | Geneva, IL | 28,565 | 7.9 mi |
| 60512 | Bristol, IL | 1,111 | 5.8 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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