The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60135 sells for about $317,000, or $175 per square foot.
Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $940 a month.
ZIP 60135 — Genoa
The housing market in 60135 is characterized by stable, affordable home values that remain below national medians. Inventory is limited, and the area maintains a low vacancy rate, reflecting a steady demand for residential property in this small-town setting.
This ZIP code is well-suited for families and individuals seeking affordable housing options compared to national averages, offering a suburban lifestyle with a relatively high median household income.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60135, DeKalb County IL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
The mean commute time for residents in this ZIP code is approximately 32.6 minutes.
The area features local parks and residential amenities typical of a small Illinois city, with access to regional outdoor recreation in DeKalb County.
The rental market is characterized by a 26.8% renter share and a low vacancy rate of 0.82%, with median gross rents significantly below the national average.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small-town commerce and regional employment opportunities within the Rockford MSA.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and SimpleMaps ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local community parks serving the residents of Genoa.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.