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Batavia, IL
City in Kane County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60510, 60539.
Population
27,151
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,480
ZIP codes
2
Batavia and its ZIP codes
Batavia at a glance
- Batavia is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $120,056 a year, 44% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,400 (47% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,347 a month.
Local data for Batavia, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Batavia, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,056
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$387,400
Median rent
$1,347/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
56.5%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,032), Irish Americans (4,743), Italian Americans (2,857).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Batavia.
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
$100M
1,068 loans, 10,724 jobs reported
How people get to work
Batavia, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home24.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Batavia, 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Batavia, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Batavia
2 in or overlapping Batavia. Population shown
Cities near Batavia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North AuroraVillage | 2.5 mi | 7.6 |
| GenevaCity | 2.7 mi | 10.1 |
| West ChicagoCity | 5.3 mi | 15.4 |
| AuroraCity | 5.5 mi | 45.1 |
| St. CharlesCity | 6.1 mi | 14.5 |
| PrestburyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WarrenvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 5.4 |
| WayneVillage | 7.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ElburnVillage | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| MontgomeryVillage | 8.5 mi | 10 |
| Campton HillsVillage | 8.5 mi | 16.9 |
| Boulder HillCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| WinfieldVillage | 9.3 mi | 3.1 |
| South ElginVillage | 9.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Sugar GroveVillage | 10 mi | 10.5 |
| KanevilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Batavia, IL in?
- Batavia is in Kane County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Batavia, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Batavia include 60510, 60539.
- What is the population of Batavia, IL?
- About 27,151 people live in Batavia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Batavia?
- Nearby places include North Aurora (2.5 mi), Geneva (2.7 mi), West Chicago (5.3 mi), Aurora (5.5 mi), St. Charles (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023