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 High-density area
- $114,831
- Median income Above-median income area
- $342,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60542 (North Aurora, IL) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.1 in 2023 to 193.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,320. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $342,400 (78% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,504.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kane County, so 60542 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 60542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Aurora, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60542.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60542?
41.7
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
12.2%
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?
$114,831
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$50,320
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60542 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
North Aurora, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$114,831 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,350housing units
7,350
Total Housing Units
7,154
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,400
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60505
Aurora (60505)
76,573 residents
- 60506
Aurora (60506)
53,013 residents
- 60174
Saint Charles (60174)
30,752 residents
- 60510 28,897
Batavia (60510)
28,897 residents
- 60134 28,565
Geneva (60134)
28,565 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
- 60554 11,796
Sugar Grove (60554)
11,796 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60542 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60542 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
- 60134
Geneva (60134)
$152,727 median income
- 60519
Eola (60519)
$136,250 median income
- 60554
Sugar Grove (60554)
$122,734 median income
- 60510
Batavia (60510)
$121,622 median income
- 60542
North Aurora (60542)
$114,831 median income
- 60174
Saint Charles (60174)
$104,534 median income
- 60538
Montgomery (60538)
$97,131 median income
- 60506
Aurora (60506)
$79,517 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60542, 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 (17,099 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 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.
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