Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9,056 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 74,533 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 37,021 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 42,083 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 26,057 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 126,826 (40.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,726 ▲ 39% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $302,291 ▲ 8% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,530/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 191,425 |
| Vacant Units | 6,476 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kane County is located in Illinois and encompasses 29 ZIP codes spanning 20 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 528,409 residents. With a median age of 38.19, it is a middle-aged county.
Kane County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $105,725 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the national average.
Housing in Kane County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $302,291 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,530. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kane County are majority White (52.75%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Kane County, IL is a upper-middle-income area in Illinois. The 29 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60502 | Aurora | 23,242 | $150,421 | $389,100 | $1,953 | 4.7% | 70.3% |
| 60505 | Aurora | 58,176 | $70,306 | $192,500 | $1,230 | 7.6% | 23.0% |
| 60506 | Aurora | 49,886 | $76,105 | $246,700 | $1,305 | 5.7% | 39.1% |
| 60510 | Batavia | 28,577 | $120,925 | $363,000 | $1,285 | 3.7% | 64.7% |
| 60511 | Big Rock | 1,588 | $118,589 | $287,100 | $1,494 | 4.6% | 41.9% |
| 60109 | Burlington | 520 | $81,528 | $304,000 | $1,199 | 3.0% | 40.8% |
| 60110 | Carpentersville | 39,028 | $87,714 | $224,300 | $1,421 | 6.4% | 36.5% |
| 60118 | Dundee | 15,692 | $104,572 | $340,000 | $1,532 | 3.2% | 53.8% |
| 60119 | Elburn | 10,964 | $124,058 | $366,300 | $1,620 | 2.0% | 61.9% |
| 60120 | Elgin | 50,774 | $80,305 | $227,000 | $1,250 | 7.6% | 34.2% |
| 60123 | Elgin | 48,821 | $86,762 | $242,200 | $1,226 | 5.5% | 34.7% |
| 60124 | Elgin | 24,400 | $135,350 | $403,300 | $1,956 | 3.8% | 57.3% |
| 60134 | Geneva | 29,838 | $148,283 | $427,300 | $1,816 | 3.5% | 73.9% |
| 60136 | Gilberts | 8,623 | $124,338 | $330,100 | $1,786 | 3.6% | 58.9% |
| 60140 | Hampshire | 21,844 | $114,675 | $316,900 | $1,379 | 3.4% | 48.4% |
| 60151 | Maple Park | 4,295 | $121,667 | $334,200 | $1,649 | 3.8% | 45.5% |
| 60542 | North Aurora | 18,691 | $112,362 | $324,600 | $1,596 | 5.8% | 52.2% |
| 60174 | Saint Charles | 30,481 | $102,408 | $348,100 | $1,738 | 3.7% | 57.2% |
| 60175 | Saint Charles | 26,528 | $173,564 | $476,100 | $2,859 | 6.0% | 62.1% |
| 60177 | South Elgin | 24,030 | $123,700 | $296,200 | $1,612 | 2.7% | 49.2% |
| 60554 | Sugar Grove | 12,058 | $115,865 | $366,200 | $1,140 | 3.6% | 53.6% |