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Genoa, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60135

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

7,248
60/sq mi
$98,033
Median income
$254,000
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Genoa pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60135 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Genoa, DeKalb County, Illinois, home to 7,248 residents across 120.0 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60135 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,033 (22% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,489. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $254,000 (32% above the state average); renters pay a median of $940 monthly, and 76.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60135, plus 6 more within DeKalb County, give a clearer read than the 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 60135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Genoa, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60135.

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 60135, Genoa, 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

7,248

Population

120.0

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60135?

38.9

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$98,033

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$48,489

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60135 ranks nationally

Genoa, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,033 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,925

Total Housing Units

2,901

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$254,000

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$940

Median Rent

1991

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60135 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 118
2021 +12.1% 132
2022 +7.7% 142
2023 +13.9% 162
2024 +6.4% 172

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 125 business establishments in ZIP 60135, employing approximately 1,172 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,378,000.

125

Businesses

1,172

Employees

$53.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.2%
Retail trade 13 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 13 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 8.0%
Finance and insurance 8 6.4%
Manufacturing 7 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60135 vs 60178 →

ZIP 60135 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 60135 ranks #3 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 60135 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 60135 ranks #3 of 5 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
60178 Sycamore, IL 21,840 7.3 mi
60145 Kingston, IL 2,627 5.2 mi
60152 Marengo, IL 12,533 9.0 mi
60109 Burlington, IL 560 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

60115 standard
Dekalb, IL
Pop: 46,272
60178 standard
Sycamore, IL
Pop: 21,840
60548 standard
Sandwich, IL
Pop: 12,218
60112 standard
Cortland, IL
Pop: 4,560
60520 standard
Hinckley, IL
Pop: 2,886
60146 standard
Kirkland, IL
Pop: 2,713

Related Areas

DeKalb County Genoa, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60135 in? ▼
ZIP code 60135 (Genoa) is located in DeKalb County, Illinois. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60135? ▼
ZIP code 60135 in Genoa, IL has a population of 7,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60135 is $98,033, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60135 is $254,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60135 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60135? ▼
ZIP code 60135 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 1,172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60135 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60135 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 60135? ▼
In ZIP code 60135, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 60135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60135 is 32.6 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 60135? ▼
In ZIP code 60135, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60135 is 9.5% 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.