60542 ZIP Code
North Aurora, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60542 |
| City/Town: | North Aurora |
| County: | Kane |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,105 |
| Median Household Income: | $105,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,954 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,162 |
| Median Home Value: | $300,300 |
| Land Area: | 9.5 sq miles
24.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8087, -88.3484 |
Population Information (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,105 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,838 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,267 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,064 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,365 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 847 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 866 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 925 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,609 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,074 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,961 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,399 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,491 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,443 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 738 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 323 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $300,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,585 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,162 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,962 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 200 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,150 | 74.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,812 | 26.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,038 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 279 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 475 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,710 | 20.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,316 | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,185 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,174 | 24.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,899 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $105,450 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,317 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $123,875 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,954 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,585 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,846 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 739 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,118 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,194 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,303 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 349 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,047 | 77.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,521 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 52 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 571 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 671 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,243 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,557 | 8.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,672 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,206 | 12.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 156 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 286 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60542 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 157 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 78 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 135 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 470 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 472 | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 964 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,068 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,386 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 792 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,440 | 20.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60542 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,277 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 667 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 108 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 48 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 78 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,497 | 15.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60542 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 693 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,297 | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 365 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,155 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 516 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 956 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,122 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,235 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 578 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 381 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 406 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,760 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,024 | 77.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,430 | 24.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,140 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60542 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,769 | 82.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,671 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,506 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 118 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 268 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 656 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60542 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,690 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,237 | 17.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 60 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 218 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 226 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 311 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 420 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60542 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 828 | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,387 | 33.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,492 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 371 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 546 | 7.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 808 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 365 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 53 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 299 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60542 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 255 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 444 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,593 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,232 | 31.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,113 | 29.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 525 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60542 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,031 | 86.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 875 | 12.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60542 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 321 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,663 | 23.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,215 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,763 | 25.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60542 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 115 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 19 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 96 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 507 | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,833 | 35.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,313 | 44.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 267 | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,208 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $899 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,585 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,962 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,695 | 53.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,398 | 20.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 958 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,554 | 22.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,922 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,821 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60542 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,220 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,973 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,140 | 57.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 103 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 923 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,028 | 28.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60542 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,944 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 384 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 205 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,566 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 758 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,031 | 26.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,242 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 591 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,900 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,007 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 436 | 21.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 875 | 43.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 696 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60542 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,778 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,167 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 783 | 36.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,375 | 63.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 276 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,915 | 87.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 198 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,190 | 1106.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,190 | 1106.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,190 | 1106.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 414 | 209.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 53 | 26.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 773 | 390.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 114 | 57.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60542 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,041 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,755 | 80.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,286 | 19.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,828 | 10.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 496 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 297 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 665 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60542 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,962 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,782 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
North Aurora, IL60542