61254 ZIP Code — Geneseo, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61254 is located in Geneseo, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 166.49 square miles and serves a population of 12,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61254

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,009. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61254 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,103

population

166.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Geneseo	Acceptable
Geneseo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61235 Atkinson (8 mi) 61274 Osco (8.4 mi) 61241 Colona (8.9 mi) 61257 Hillsdale (10.2 mi) 61234 Annawan (11.8 mi) 61275 Port Byron (11.9 mi) 61238 Cambridge (12 mi) 61239 Carbon Cliff (13 mi) 61244 East Moline (13 mi) 61282 Silvis (13.9 mi) 61250 Erie (14.1 mi) 61277 Prophetstown (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,103
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	166.49 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	41.4619
Longitude	-90.1460
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,103

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$84,009

Median household income

$45,498

Per capita income

$211,300

Median home value

$921

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

4,493

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

231

Under 5

231

566

5–9

568

400

10–14

401

306

15–19

308

256

20–24

257

577

25–34

580

774

35–44

778

828

45–54

831

316

55–59

317

370

60–64

372

671

65–74

674

429

75–84

430

315

85+

317

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,753	22.7%
18 and over	9,350	77.3%
65 and over	2,836	23.4%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,381	90.8%
Two or more races	519	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	434	3.5%
Asian	96	0.8%
Other race	87	0.7%
Black or African American	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	12.0%
Median income	$84,009

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,300
Median rent / month	$921
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.2%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,865	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	248	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	782	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,055	21.3%
Households with children under 18	1,598	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,965	39.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	16.0%
Married	57.9%	59.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	1.9%	14.3%
Divorced	11.6%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	163	5.4%
Kindergarten	207	6.9%
Elementary school	1,555	51.6%
High school	558	18.5%
College / grad school	530	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 6.3%

Public administration 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Other services 2.8%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 16.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	734	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,641	96.2%
Spanish	132	1.1%
Other Indo-European	123	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,006	99.2%
Born in same state	11,987	99.0%
Born in different state	8,826	72.9%
Foreign born	19	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	97	0.8%
Not a US citizen	71	73.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,177	9.7%
Italian	968	8%
Arab	557	4.6%
Polish	345	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	259	2.1%
German	78	0.6%
Dutch	74	0.6%
Irish	30	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	91.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61254

What city is ZIP code 61254 in?

ZIP code 61254 is primarily assigned to Geneseo, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61254 in?

ZIP code 61254 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61254 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61254 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61254 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61254?

ZIP code 61254 has an estimated population of 12,103 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61254?

The median home value in ZIP code 61254 is $211,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 61254 in?

ZIP code 61254 observes the CST timezone.