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Aurora, IL
City in Kane County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60502, 60503, 60504, 60505, 60506, 60519.
Population
179,898
Land area
45.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,992
ZIP codes
6
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 17 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $93,633, 12% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,800 (4% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,596 a month.
Local data for Aurora, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools68
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks33
- Post Offices2
- Parks104
- Grocery Stores55
- Restaurants459
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools16
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Aurora, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,633
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$274,800
Median rent
$1,596/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (64,009), German Americans (20,206), Indian Americans (11,873).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,029
213,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.36B
FY 2026, $6,498 per person
PPP loans
$412M
6,512 loans, 43,319 jobs reported
How people get to work
Aurora, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,079
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
634
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Aurora
6 in or overlapping Aurora. Population shown
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North AuroraVillage | 3.1 mi | 7.6 |
| MontgomeryVillage | 3.3 mi | 10 |
| Boulder HillCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| PrestburyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| BataviaCity | 5.5 mi | 10.9 |
| OswegoVillage | 6.5 mi | 15.8 |
| YorkvilleCity | 6.8 mi | 20.1 |
| Sugar GroveVillage | 7.6 mi | 10.5 |
| GenevaCity | 8 mi | 10.1 |
| Big RockVillage | 8.5 mi | 4.3 |
| WarrenvilleCity | 9 mi | 5.4 |
| PlanoCity | 10 mi | 9 |
| West ChicagoCity | 10 mi | 15.4 |
| KanevilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ElburnVillage | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| NapervilleCity | 11 mi | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, IL in?
- Aurora is in Kane County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Aurora, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Aurora include 60502, 60503, 60504, 60505, 60506, 60519.
- What is the population of Aurora, IL?
- About 179,898 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include North Aurora (3.1 mi), Montgomery (3.3 mi), Boulder Hill (3.7 mi), Prestbury (4.6 mi), Batavia (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023