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North Aurora, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60542

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

17,099
704/sq mi
$114,831
Median income
$342,400
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
704
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60542 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, home to 17,099 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 704 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60542 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,831 (43% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,320. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $342,400 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $1,504 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 60542 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kane County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Aurora, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60542.

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 60542, North 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

17,099

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

704

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60542?

41.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 8.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%

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?

$114,831

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$50,320

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60542 ranks nationally

North Aurora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,831 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,350

Total Housing Units

7,154

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$342,400

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$1,504

Median Rent

2000

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60542 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 131
2021 +11.6% 146
2022 +13.2% 166
2023 +9.9% 182
2024 +6.3% 194

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 393 business establishments in ZIP 60542, employing approximately 7,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $361,145,000.

393

Businesses

7,142

Employees

$361.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 50 12.7%
Retail trade 46 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.9%
Construction 34 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 31 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 30 7.6%
Wholesale trade 23 5.8%
Manufacturing 21 5.3%
Finance and insurance 13 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.8%
Educational services 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Information 4 1.0%

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 60542 vs 60539 →

ZIP 60542 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 60542 ranks #8 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 60542 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 60542 ranks #6 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
60539 Mooseheart, IL 341 1.4 mi
60506 Aurora, IL 53,013 3.1 mi
60510 Batavia, IL 28,897 3.2 mi
60134 Geneva, IL 28,565 4.8 mi
60538 Montgomery, IL 26,619 6.0 mi
60505 Aurora, IL 76,573 4.3 mi
60502 Aurora, IL 21,873 4.9 mi
60554 Sugar Grove, IL 11,796 5.9 mi
60519 Eola, IL 88 6.0 mi
60174 Saint Charles, IL 30,752 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kane County

60505 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 76,573
60506 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 53,013
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

Related Areas

Kane County North Aurora, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60542 in? ▼
ZIP code 60542 (North 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 60542? ▼
ZIP code 60542 in North Aurora, IL has a population of 17,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60542 is $114,831, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60542 is $342,400, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60542 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60542? ▼
ZIP code 60542 has 393 business establishments employing approximately 7,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60542 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Retail trade (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60542 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 60542? ▼
In ZIP code 60542, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 60542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60542 is 26.5 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 60542? ▼
In ZIP code 60542, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60542 is 6.2% 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.