Genoa, Illinois

Genoa: city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States

About

Genoa is a city located in the county of DeKalb in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,193 and a population density of 2,077 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,251 inhabitants.

The city was created 150 years ago in 1875.

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Location of Genoa on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Genoa

Population 5,251 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County DeKalb County
Different from Chenoa
Area 2.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.0973,-88.6929
Establishment January 01, 1876 (150 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:48:55 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code 60135
Density 2,100 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.1% (2010-2020)
Weather 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather
DeKalb County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Genoa Highlighted locator map image
DeKalb County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Genoa Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Genoa is located at 42°5'50"N 88°41'34"W (42.0972500, -88.6928700).

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Weather

75°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph ESE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 75.

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Official website of Genoa

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Demographics

The population of Genoa increased by 1.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,193 - census
2011 5,163 -0.58% estimation process
2012 5,175 0.23% estimation process
2013 5,184 0.17% estimation process
2014 5,208 0.46% estimation process
2015 5,198 -0.19% estimation process
2016 5,200 0.04% estimation process
2017 5,215 0.29% estimation process
2018 5,224 0.17% estimation process
2019 5,249 0.48% estimation process
2020 5,251 0.04% estimation process
Genoa zip code is 60135. County name: DeKalb, County fips: 17037

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13001 Walnut St, Genoa, IL 60135, United States View details

Phone: +18157845612 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Genoa, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
145424 Hair Professionals Career College Sycamore (IL) 60178

Nearby Transit Stations (19)

Rail and bus stations connected to Genoa, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RCK Rockford, Illinois 7559 Walton St. BUS
PLO Plano 101 West Main Street RAIL
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS
NPV Naperville 105 E. Fourth Ave. RAIL
MDT Mendota station 783 Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Genoa.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Genoa Post Office Genoa (IL) 60135

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Genoa, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 2,262 people.
  • Genoa, New York town in New York, USA with a population of 1,943 people.
  • Genoa, Wisconsin village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 794 people.
  • Genoa, Nebraska city in Nance County, Nebraska, United States. with a population of 238 people.
  • Genoa, Colorado city in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America with a population of 147 people.

Other cities in DeKalb County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DeKalb County , IL.

City Name Population Title
DeKalb 42,621 The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois.
Sycamore 18,317 City in Illinois
Sandwich 7,384 Town in DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois, United States
Cortland 4,393 Township in DeKalb County, Illinois
Hinckley 2,042 Illinois
Somonauk 1,860 City in Illinois, United States of America
Kirkland 1,717 Village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
Waterman 1,497 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Malta 1,161 Village in Illinois, US
Shabbona 913 Township in DeKalb County, Illinois

Distance to Other Cities

Genoa distances to largest Illinois cities