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ZIP 60542

Pop. 18,932·Kane County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,229/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
+$264
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ZIP 60542 · $2,229
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,790
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,020/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
$26,748/yr
At $2,229/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyKane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60542 (North Aurora, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,932
Median income
$114,831
Median age
41.7
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
21.4%
21.3%
27.5%
14.8%
14.9%
Under 1821.4%
18–3421.3%
35–5427.5%
55–6414.8%
65+14.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
20.4%
White69.8%
Black8.5%
Hispanic20.4%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
19.3%
33.2%
40.7%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+40.7%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60542 in North Aurora, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,382 → $114,831
up 28.5%
Population
18,229 → 18,932
up 3.9%
Renter share
25.4% → 27.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 40.7%
+2.1 pts
Median age
41.2 → 41.7
+0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $89,382 to $114,831 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 18,229 to 18,932 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change. About 27.2% of households rent today, against 25.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.6% to 40.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60542 covers North Aurora, IL. The median rent here is $2,229/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($114,831/yr), ZIP 60542 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60542?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60542 (North Aurora, IL) is $2,229. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60542 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60542's median rent of $2,229/mo is $264 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60542 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60542 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #72 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,229/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60542?

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 $2,229/mo in ZIP 60542. The local median household income is $114,831/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60542?

Rent in ZIP 60542 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60542 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60542 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,229/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($114,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60542 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60542 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of ZIP 60542 households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60542 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60542 compare to the rest of North Aurora?

ZIP 60542 is more affordable than North Aurora overall. At $2,229/mo, it's $34 below the North Aurora citywide median of $2,263/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60542 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60542 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,229/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 60542's median household income ($114,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60542 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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