Genoa

City in DeKalb County, Illinois

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Genoa is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, with 5,298 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kingston, 3.6 miles W.

About Genoa

Genoa is a city in the north-east corner of DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. It is located on the historic Galena-Chicago stagecoach route. At the 2020 census the city had a population of 5,298, up from 5,193 in 2010.

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Living in Genoa

Median household income
$82,128
Median home value
$225,200
Median rent
$940/mo
Median age
35.7
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Genoa, IL population

Genoa had 5,298 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,298
Density2,041 per sq mi (788 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Genoa at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyDeKalb County
TypeCity
Population5,298 (2020)
Land area2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates42.0910° N, 88.6950° W
ZIP code60135
Official websitegenoa-il.com
Census code (GEOID)1728898

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Genoa

What county is Genoa in?

Genoa is in DeKalb County, Illinois.

What is the population of Genoa, IL?

5,298 people lived in Genoa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Genoa, IL?

The ZIP code of Genoa is 60135.

What is the elevation of Genoa?

830 feet (253 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Genoa?

Kingston (3.6 mi), Sycamore (6.6 mi), Burlington (7.0 mi), Riley (7.8 mi), Kirkland (7.9 mi).

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