City

Geneseo, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Illinois

👥12,049Population
💰$81,141Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$217,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,024 (24.3%)
Some College1,185 (14.3%)
Associates1,178 (14.2%)
Bachelors821 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree3,080 (37%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,141 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$217,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units5,233
Vacant Units305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Geneseo, IL

Geneseo is a city in Illinois, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,049 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Geneseo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,141 is near the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Geneseo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $951 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Geneseo is well-educated. 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.51%).

Geneseo, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Geneseo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61254 12,049 $81,141 $217,700 $951 3.6% 46.9% 82.0%