ZIP 60506 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Aurora city, IL (60506)

Median Income

$76,105

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,777

Wealth inflow

Population

49,886

Unemployment

5.7%

2.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,777 for ZIP 60506 (Aurora city, IL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.7%+53% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.7%-39% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.6%+67% vs US avg

1,102

Establishments

17,027

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction5.3%
Manufacturing13.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade14.3%
Transportation, utilities8.3%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.4%
Professional, scientific, management12.2%
Education, health care, social18.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.1%
Other services4.8%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60506 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 10.8%, median income rose 0.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.1%.

Median Income

$76,105

+1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate