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Geneseo, IL
City in Henry County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61254.
Population
6,673
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,416
ZIP codes
1
Geneseo and its ZIP codes
Geneseo at a glance
- Geneseo is about 6.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,147, 16% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,400 (22% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,015 a month.
Local data for Geneseo, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Geneseo, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,147
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$205,400
Median rent
$1,015/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,477), Irish Americans (515), Swedish Americans (507).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Geneseo.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,235
13,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $6,826 per person
PPP loans
$36.43M
573 loans, 3,889 jobs reported
How people get to work
Geneseo, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Geneseo, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Geneseo, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Geneseo
1 in or overlapping Geneseo. Population shown
Cities near Geneseo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtkinsonTown | 7.8 mi | 1.9 |
| JoslinCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.6 |
| ClevelandVillage | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| OscoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ColonaCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| HillsdaleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CambridgeVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| BarstowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Carbon CliffVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| AndoverVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Rapids CityVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| HooppoleVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OrionVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| SilvisCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| AnnawanTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Port ByronVillage | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Geneseo, IL in?
- Geneseo is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Geneseo, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Geneseo include 61254.
- What is the population of Geneseo, IL?
- About 6,673 people live in Geneseo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Geneseo?
- Nearby places include Atkinson (7.8 mi), Joslin (8.3 mi), Cleveland (9 mi), Osco (10 mi), Colona (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023