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Geneva, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60134

Kane County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,565
719/sq mi
$152,727
Median income
$448,900
Median home value
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Geneva pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
719
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60134 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60134 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, with 28,565 residents across 39.7 square miles, a density of 719 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60134 skews affluent, with a median household income of $152,727 (91% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $70,609. Poverty here runs at 3.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $448,900 (134% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,798 monthly, and 86.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60134 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60134

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Geneva, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60134.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60134, Geneva, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,565

Population

39.7

Area (sq mi)

719

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60134?

41.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$152,727

Median Household Income

+91% vs state

$70,609

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60134 ranks nationally

Geneva, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$152,727 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,434

Total Housing Units

11,092

Occupied Units

342

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$448,900

Median Home Value

+134% vs state

$1,798

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60134 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 132
2021 +7.8% 142
2022 +14.7% 163
2023 +5.9% 172
2024 +9.4% 189

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,175 business establishments in ZIP 60134, employing approximately 14,180 people with a combined annual payroll of $744,603,000.

1,175

Businesses

14,180

Employees

$744.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 198 16.9%
Retail trade 176 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 159 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 116 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 106 9.0%
Finance and insurance 94 8.0%
Construction 69 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 4.8%
Wholesale trade 49 4.2%
Manufacturing 41 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 2.4%
Educational services 24 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 1.6%
Information 11 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60134 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60134 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60134 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60134 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60539 Mooseheart, IL 341 3.7 mi
60510 Batavia, IL 28,897 3.1 mi
60542 North Aurora, IL 17,099 4.8 mi
60174 Saint Charles, IL 30,752 4.0 mi
60175 Saint Charles, IL 25,564 5.4 mi
60506 Aurora, IL 53,013 7.9 mi
60177 South Elgin, IL 22,659 7.9 mi
60185 West Chicago, IL 36,527 6.7 mi
60119 Elburn, IL 10,371 7.0 mi
60184 Wayne, IL 2,448 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kane County

60505 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 76,573
60506 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 53,013
60120 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 50,955
60123 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 47,405
60110 standard
Carpentersville, IL
Pop: 38,557
60174 standard
Saint Charles, IL
Pop: 30,752

Related Areas

Kane County Geneva, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60134 in? ▼
ZIP code 60134 (Geneva) is located in Kane County, Illinois. Kane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kane-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60134? ▼
ZIP code 60134 in Geneva, IL has a population of 28,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60134? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60134 is $152,727, which is 100% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60134? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60134 is $448,900, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60134? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60134 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60134? ▼
ZIP code 60134 has 1,175 business establishments employing approximately 14,180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60134? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60134 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (198), Retail trade (176), Health care and social assistance (159). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60134? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60134 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60134? ▼
In ZIP code 60134, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60134? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60134 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60134? ▼
In ZIP code 60134, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60134? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60134 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.