60506 ZIP Code — Aurora, IL
Kane County, Illinois
ZIP code 60506 is located in Aurora, Illinois, within Kane County. It covers approximately 21.25 square miles and serves a population of 50,300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 630/331.
About ZIP code 60506
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $71,560. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,300
population
21.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60506 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60506
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Aurora | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60542 North Aurora (2.9 mi)
60568 Aurora (3 mi)
60538 Montgomery (3.7 mi)
60505 Aurora (4.1 mi)
60554 Sugar Grove (4.5 mi)
60539 Mooseheart (4.6 mi)
60510 Batavia (5.4 mi)
60512 Bristol (5.5 mi)
60502 Aurora (6 mi)
60504 Aurora (6.9 mi)
60503 Aurora (7 mi)
60572 Aurora (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,300 |
| Population density | 2,367 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7685 |
| Longitude | -88.3767 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 630/331 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
50,300
Population
2,367
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$71,560
Median household income
$33,740
Per capita income
$224,900
Median home value
$1,209
Median monthly rent
64.7%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
12,052
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,518
Under 5
1,447
1,659
5–9
1,581
1,780
10–14
1,697
2,219
15–19
2,116
1,729
20–24
1,648
3,598
25–34
3,430
3,373
35–44
3,215
3,374
45–54
3,216
1,548
55–59
1,475
1,342
60–64
1,279
2,134
65–74
2,035
1,051
75–84
1,001
427
85+
408
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,027 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 38,273 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,056 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.6%
Hispanic or Latino
22%
Two or more races
14%
Black or African American
9.9%
Other race
9.8%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,791 | 41.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,156 | 22% |
| Two or more races | 9,044 | 14% |
| Black or African American | 6,394 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 6,307 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1,182 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 387 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $71,560 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
22.3%
$200k–$300k
43.7%
$300k–$500k
17.2%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,209 |
| Owner occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter occupied | 35.3% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 66.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.5% |
| Electricity | 16.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,284 | 46.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,473 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,177 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,850 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,472 | 36.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,895 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 33.9% |
| Married | 48.0% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 587 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 853 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,458 | 41.9% |
| High school | 2,976 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,149 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Retail trade
14.0%
Professional & management
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.5% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 23.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.3% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 12.7% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
21.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,024 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.6% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| No insurance | 10.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,335 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 6,220 | 13.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,522 | 11.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 333 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 243 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,049 | 81.6% |
| Born in same state | 40,145 | 79.8% |
| Born in different state | 32,875 | 65.4% |
| Foreign born | 904 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,251 | 18.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,167 | 45.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,161 | 6.3% |
| French | 2,646 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 760 | 1.5% |
| English | 695 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 536 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 214 | 0.4% |
| German | 124 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 70 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60506
What part of Aurora is ZIP code 60506?
ZIP code 60506 covers a portion of Aurora, Illinois, within Kane County.
What county is ZIP code 60506 in?
ZIP code 60506 falls within Kane County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60506?
ZIP code 60506 has an estimated population of 50,300 residents, with a density of 2,368 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60506?
The median home value in ZIP code 60506 is $224,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60506?
The median household income in ZIP code 60506 is $71,560, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60506 in?
ZIP code 60506 observes the CST timezone.