Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4,677 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 24,462 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 12,893 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 13,097 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 7,010 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 41,068 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,153 ▲ 23% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $258,789 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,560/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 65,776 |
| Vacant Units | 3,228 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Aurora is a city in Illinois, located in Kane County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 187,044 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.52 years.
Economically, Aurora is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,152 is above the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Aurora is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,789, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,560 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Aurora is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.4%.
Aurora, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60502 | 23,242 | $150,421 | $389,100 | $1,953 | 4.7% | 70.3% | 80.3% |
| 60503 | 16,879 | $142,773 | $311,300 | $2,222 | 3.7% | 64.8% | 90.6% |
| 60504 | 38,861 | $98,249 | $272,800 | $1,861 | 4.9% | 59.5% | 61.4% |
| 60505 | 58,176 | $70,306 | $192,500 | $1,230 | 7.6% | 23.0% | 57.8% |
| 60506 | 49,886 | $76,105 | $246,700 | $1,305 | 5.7% | 39.1% | 67.2% |