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Geneva, IL
City in Kane County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60134.
Population
21,258
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,105
ZIP codes
1
Geneva and its ZIP codes
Geneva at a glance
- Geneva is about 9.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 113th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $144,341 a year, 73% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $441,400 (68% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,768 a month.
Local data for Geneva, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Geneva, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$144,341
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$441,400
Median rent
$1,768/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
63.8%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,925), Irish Americans (4,854), Italian Americans (3,037).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Geneva.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,029
213,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.36B
FY 2026, $6,498 per person
PPP loans
$95.94M
1,257 loans, 11,966 jobs reported
How people get to work
Geneva, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.7%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home25.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Geneva, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,079
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
634
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Geneva, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Geneva
1 in or overlapping Geneva. Population shown
Cities near Geneva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BataviaCity | 2.7 mi | 10.9 |
| St. CharlesCity | 4.1 mi | 14.5 |
| North AuroraVillage | 4.9 mi | 7.6 |
| West ChicagoCity | 4.9 mi | 15.4 |
| Campton HillsVillage | 5.8 mi | 16.9 |
| WayneVillage | 6.1 mi | 5.7 |
| ElburnVillage | 6.6 mi | 3.8 |
| South ElginVillage | 7.5 mi | 7.3 |
| AuroraCity | 8 mi | 45.1 |
| PrestburyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| Lily LakeVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| WarrenvilleCity | 9 mi | 5.4 |
| WinfieldVillage | 9.8 mi | 3.1 |
| KanevilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Sugar GroveVillage | 11 mi | 10.5 |
| BartlettVillage | 11 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Geneva, IL in?
- Geneva is in Kane County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Geneva, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Geneva include 60134.
- What is the population of Geneva, IL?
- About 21,258 people live in Geneva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Geneva?
- Nearby places include Batavia (2.7 mi), St. Charles (4.1 mi), North Aurora (4.9 mi), West Chicago (4.9 mi), Campton Hills (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023