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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60542

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

Typical home value

$399,343[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+40.6%
vs metro
+18.5%
vs state
+108.8%
ZIP 60542 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60542 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60542 is worth $399,343 — 18.5% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,346 a month — a 7.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,346[2]
Gross yield
7.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,877[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
18,932[3]
Median household income
$114,831[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
4
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Jewel Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Aurora West USD 129

    523 students

  • Fearn Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Aurora West USD 129

    465 students

  • Schneider Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Aurora West USD 129

    338 students

  • Goodwin Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Aurora West USD 129

    286 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 yield7.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$28,156

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$2,019
Loan principal$319,475
Down payment$79,869
Total interest paid$407,472

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 ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$3,091
Monthly rent$2,346

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
51st percentile[2]
Property tax
76th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60542?
The typical home in 60542 is worth $399,343, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60542?
Home values in 60542 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60542?
A typical home in 60542 rents for about $2,346 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 60542?
The effective property tax rate in 60542 is 2.2% — roughly $8,877 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60542?
ZIP code 60542 has a population of 18,932 and a median household income of $114,831.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Norridge, IL

    Typical home
    $402,258
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Evanston, IL

    Typical home
    $396,284
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Palos Heights, IL

    Typical home
    $396,025
    Gross yield
  • Yorkville, IL

    Typical home
    $403,345
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $394,931
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Hampshire, IL

    Typical home
    $394,316
    Gross yield
    7.7%

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