City

Genoa, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Illinois

👥7,486Population
💰$87,935Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$238,000Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.1%Hispanic: 20%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2%Other: 1.7%Race
White75.1%
Hispanic20.0%
Black0.5%
Asian2.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
14%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma163 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,427 (31.5%)
Some College696 (15.4%)
Associates1,122 (24.8%)
Bachelors377 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree741 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,935 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$238,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units2,923
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Genoa, IL

Genoa is a city in Illinois, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,486 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Genoa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,935 is above the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Genoa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Genoa is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Genoa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60135 7,486 $87,935 $238,000 $1,038 4.6% 24.7% 73.2%