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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60505

Kane County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$247,724[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+7.5%
10-year / yr
+9.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-12.8%
vs metro
-26.5%
vs state
+29.5%
ZIP 60505 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60505 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 60505 is worth $247,724 — 26.5% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,760 a month — a 8.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,760[2]
Gross yield
8.5%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,422[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kane County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
57,199[3]
Median household income
$73,284[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kane County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-974[5]
Moved in
12,944
Moved out
13,918

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
20
Elementary
12
Middle
4
High
2
  • East High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Aurora East USD 131

    4,019 students

  • Henry W Cowherd Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Aurora East USD 131

    850 students

  • K D Waldo Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Aurora East USD 131

    794 students

  • Olney C Allen Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Aurora East USD 131

    739 students

  • C F Simmons Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Aurora East USD 131

    737 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$21,125

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,253
Loan principal$198,180
Down payment$49,545
Total interest paid$252,767

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.04
Monthly cost to own$1,827
Monthly rent$1,760

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
90th percentile[1]
Rental yield
76th percentile[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60505?
The typical home in 60505 is worth $247,724, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60505?
Home values in 60505 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 7.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60505?
A typical home in 60505 rents for about $1,760 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 60505?
The effective property tax rate in 60505 is 1.8% — roughly $4,422 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60505?
ZIP code 60505 has a population of 57,199 and a median household income of $73,284.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $247,911
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Bellwood, IL

    Typical home
    $248,538
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Homewood, IL

    Typical home
    $248,937
    Gross yield
    12.8%
  • Griffith, IN

    Typical home
    $249,933
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Maywood, IL

    Typical home
    $250,454
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Rensselaer, IN

    Typical home
    $244,779
    Gross yield

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