| ZIP Code | 60542 |
|---|---|
| City | North Aurora |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane County |
| Area Code | 630 |
| Elevation | 701 ft |
| Latitude | 41.808697 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.34841 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.2% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 127 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,420 (19.3%) |
| Some College | 1,239 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 2,215 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,245 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,316 (42.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,362 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,600 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,596/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,328 |
| Vacant Units | 166 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 166 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 60542 is located in North Aurora, Illinois, within Kane County. With a population of 18,691, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 60542 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,362 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60542 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,596 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 60542 is majority White (69.66%). Residents are well-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60542 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 60542 in North Aurora, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,691 residents, a median household income of $112,362, and a median home value of $324,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.