60542 ZIP Code — North Aurora, IL
Kane County, Illinois
ZIP code 60542 is located in North Aurora, Illinois, within Kane County. It covers approximately 9.47 square miles and serves a population of 18,105 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 630.
About ZIP code 60542
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $300,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $105,450. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,105
population
9.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60542 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60542
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| North Aurora | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60539 Mooseheart (1.7 mi)
60510 Batavia (2.5 mi)
60506 Aurora (2.9 mi)
60568 Aurora (3.5 mi)
60505 Aurora (3.9 mi)
60502 Aurora (4.7 mi)
60134 Geneva (4.7 mi)
60538 Montgomery (6.1 mi)
60554 Sugar Grove (6.1 mi)
60572 Aurora (6.6 mi)
60572 Aurora (6.6 mi)
60504 Aurora (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,105 |
| Population density | 1,912 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8052 |
| Longitude | -88.3509 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 630 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.3% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
18,105
Population
1,912
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$105,450
Median household income
$49,763
Per capita income
$300,300
Median home value
$1,585
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
5,350
Housing units
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
519
Under 5
545
666
5–9
699
414
10–14
433
423
15–19
443
452
20–24
473
1,274
25–34
1,335
1,013
35–44
1,061
1,446
45–54
1,515
683
55–59
716
728
60–64
763
705
65–74
738
360
75–84
378
158
85+
165
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,863 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 14,242 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,504 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Black or African American
7.7%
Two or more races
6.3%
Other race
3.4%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,047 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,557 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,521 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,243 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 671 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 571 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.3% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
1.9%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
20.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 20.7% |
| Median income | $105,450 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
35.6%
$300k–$500k
44.9%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,585 |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.6% |
| Electricity | 12.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,695 | 53.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 755 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 958 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,554 | 22.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,922 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,821 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 26.7% |
| Married | 57.3% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
20.8%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 384 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 205 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,566 | 39.7% |
| High school | 758 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,031 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
11.4%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.6% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 15.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
3.9%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 591 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,041 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 943 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 634 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 186 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 63 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,915 | 87.9% |
| Born in same state | 15,717 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 12,426 | 68.6% |
| Foreign born | 198 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,190 | 12.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,432 | 65.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,745 | 15.2% |
| French | 1,287 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 496 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 266 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 205 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 178 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 118 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 104 | 0.6% |
| German | 100 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60542
What city is ZIP code 60542 in?
ZIP code 60542 is primarily assigned to North Aurora, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60542 in?
ZIP code 60542 falls within Kane County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60542?
The median household income in ZIP code 60542 is $105,450, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60542?
ZIP code 60542 has an estimated population of 18,105 residents, with a density of 1,912 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60542?
The median home value in ZIP code 60542 is $300,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 60542 in?
ZIP code 60542 observes the CST timezone.