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Aurora, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60506

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

53,013
1,097/sq mi
$79,517
Median income
$253,700
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
1,097
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60506 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, with 53,013 residents across 48.3 square miles, a density of 1,097 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,517 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,458. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kane County, letting you compare 60506 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 60506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60506.

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 60506, 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

53,013

Population

48.3

Area (sq mi)

1,097

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60506?

36.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 41.1%
African American 10.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%

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

How ZIP 60506 ranks nationally

Aurora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,517 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$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 60506 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 60506 ranks #2 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 60506 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 60506 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kane County

60505 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 76,573
60120 standard
Elgin, IL
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 60506 in? ▼
ZIP code 60506 (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 60506? ▼
ZIP code 60506 in Aurora, IL has a population of 53,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60506? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60506 is $79,517, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60506? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60506 is $253,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60506? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60506 is White at 41.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60506? ▼
ZIP code 60506 has 1,102 business establishments employing approximately 17,027 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60506? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60506 are: Health care and social assistance (169), Other services (except public administration) (130), Construction (116). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60506? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60506 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 60506? ▼
In ZIP code 60506, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 60506? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60506 is 24.7 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 60506? ▼
In ZIP code 60506, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60506? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60506 is 11.8% 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.