60135 ZIP Code — Genoa, IL

Dekalb County, Illinois

ZIP code 60135 is located in Genoa, Illinois, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 46.79 square miles and serves a population of 7,021 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 779/815.

About ZIP code 60135

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($84,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60135 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,021

population

46.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Genoa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60145 Kingston (4.6 mi) 60178 Sycamore (7.7 mi) 60140 Hampshire (9.4 mi) 60152 Marengo (9.7 mi) 60111 Clare (10.1 mi) 61038 Garden Prairie (10.5 mi) 60146 Kirkland (10.6 mi) 60180 Union (10.8 mi) 61008 Belvidere (12.2 mi) 60142 Huntley (12.5 mi) 60112 Cortland (13.1 mi) 60124 Elgin (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,021
Population density	150 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	46.79 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	42.1158
Longitude	-88.6788
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	779/815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	40.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	4.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,021

Population

150

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$84,333

Median household income

$43,835

Per capita income

$219,500

Median home value

$1,079

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,099

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

253

Under 5

262

125

5–9

130

111

10–14

114

276

15–19

286

307

20–24

318

388

25–34

401

344

35–44

355

484

45–54

499

314

55–59

325

225

60–64

232

450

65–74

464

139

75–84

143

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,075	15.3%
18 and over	5,946	84.7%
65 and over	1,272	18.1%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Other race 5.4%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,262	81.1%
Hispanic or Latino	701	9.1%
Other race	414	5.4%
Two or more races	324	4.2%
Black or African American	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	40.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	4.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$84,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 27.1%

$200k–$300k 37.0%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,500
Median rent / month	$1,079
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.8%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,697	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	271	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	284	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	486	17.8%
Households with children under 18	756	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	918	33.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	25.2%
Married	60.0%	53.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.0%
Divorced	7.5%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 31.1%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.7%
Kindergarten	68	6.9%
Elementary school	274	27.8%
High school	97	9.8%
College / grad school	541	54.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Construction 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Professional & management 9.4%

Retail trade 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Other services 4.7%

Information 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	469	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,506	92.7%
Spanish	334	5.1%
Other Indo-European	279	4.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	55	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,586	93.8%
Born in same state	6,586	93.8%
Born in different state	5,687	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	435	6.2%
Not a US citizen	299	68.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,024	14.6%
Arab	529	7.5%
French	519	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	120	1.7%
Norwegian	31	0.4%
German	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60135

What city is ZIP code 60135 in?

ZIP code 60135 is primarily assigned to Genoa, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60135 in?

ZIP code 60135 falls within Dekalb County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 60135?

ZIP code 60135 has an estimated population of 7,021 residents, with a density of 150 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60135?

The median home value in ZIP code 60135 is $219,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60135?

The median household income in ZIP code 60135 is $84,333, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60135 in?

ZIP code 60135 observes the CST timezone.