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ZIP 60506

Part of Aurora, IL
Pop. 50,038·Kane County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,221/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$256
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ZIP 60506 · $2,221
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,690/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,652/yr
At $2,221/mo median
Location
CityAurora
StateIL
CountyKane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.3% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60506 (Aurora, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,038
Median income
$79,517
Median age
36
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
24.5%
24.2%
25.7%
15.1%
Under 1824.5%
18–3424.2%
35–5425.7%
55–6410.5%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
41.1%
47.3%
White41.1%
Black10.6%
Hispanic47.3%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
16.5%
26.9%
27.3%
29.3%
No HS diploma16.5%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60506 in Aurora, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,867 → $79,517
up 18.9%
Population
49,801 → 50,038
up 0.5%
Renter share
35% → 32.4%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 29.3%
+3.9 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36
+0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,867 in 2021 to $79,517 more recently. The renter share has eased from 35% to 32.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.4% to 29.3% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 60506

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60506 covers Aurora, IL. The median rent here is $2,221/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($79,517/yr), ZIP 60506 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60506?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60506 (Aurora, IL) is $2,221. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60506 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60506's median rent of $2,221/mo is $256 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60506 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60506 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #73 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,221/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60506?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,221/mo in ZIP 60506. The local median household income is $79,517/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60506?

Rent in ZIP 60506 has increased 20.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60506 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60506 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,221/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($79,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60506 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60506 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 60506 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60506 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60506 compare to the rest of Aurora?

ZIP 60506 is more affordable than Aurora overall. At $2,221/mo, it's $66 below the Aurora citywide median of $2,287/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60506 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60506 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,221/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 60506's median household income ($79,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60506 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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