Genoa
City in DeKalb County, Illinois

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.
- 5,298residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 2,041 / sq mipopulation density
- 60135ZIP code
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 had 5,298 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,298 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,041 per sq mi (788 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Genoa at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,298 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0910° N, 88.6950° W |
| ZIP code | 60135 |
| Official website | genoa-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1728898 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Genoa
- Kingston3.6 mi W
- Sycamore6.6 mi S
- Burlington7.0 mi E
- Riley7.8 mi NE
- Kirkland7.9 mi W
- Harmony9.7 mi NE
- Hampshire9.9 mi E
- Cortland10.6 mi S
- Coral11.0 mi NE
- Garden Prairie11.3 mi N
- DeKalb11.6 mi S
- Marengo11.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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