ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60502

Part of Aurora, IL

Pop. 23,308·DuPage County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,468/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$536

Reported rents

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ZIP 60502 · $2,468

More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,010

1 BR

$2,150

2 BR

$2,420

3 BR

$3,120

4 BR+

$3,600

Research median

$2,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60502 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60502 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($156,904) is $3,923 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,600).

Rank in Aurora

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Aurora.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60505, 3 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,619/mo), about $10,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60502. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,616/yr

At $2,468/mo median

Location

CityAurora

StateIL

CountyDuPage County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60502 (Aurora, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,308

Median income

$156,904

Median age

39.1

Renters

21.4%

Age distribution

25.8%

17.5%

33.4%

Under 1825.8%

18–3417.5%

35–5433.4%

55–6411.3%

65+11.9%

Gender

46.1%

53.9%

Male46.1%

Female53.9%

Race & ethnicity

48%

29.9%

White48%

Black7.6%

Hispanic11%

Asian29.9%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

19.4%

65.1%

No HS diploma5.6%

HS diploma9.9%

Some college19.4%

Bachelor's+65.1%

Housing tenure

78.6%

21.4%

Owner78.6%

Renter21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 60502 in Aurora, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,981 → $2,468

up 24.6%

Income

$133,674 → $156,904

up 17.4%

Population

23,066 → 23,308

up 1.0%

Renter share

20.3% → 21.4%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

62.7% → 65.1%

+2.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 60502 in Aurora, IL paid around $1,981 a month. That figure now sits near $2,468, up 24.6% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60502 in Aurora, IL now reports about $156,904, up from $133,674 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60502 in Aurora, IL adding about 242 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 62.7% to 65.1% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60502 in Aurora, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60502 covers Aurora, IL. The median rent here is $2,468/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($156,904/yr), ZIP 60502 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (about $48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,468/mo in ZIP 60502. The local median household income is $156,904/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60502?

Rent in ZIP 60502 has risen 3.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 60502 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60502 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #33 of 227 at $2,468/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60502 changed +3.4%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.