Gillett, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54124

Oconto County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

3,881
16/sq mi: $60,703
Median income: $143,400
Median home value: 12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gillett pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 23th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 16
people per sq mi: 87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54124 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54124 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 244.1 square miles in Gillett, Oconto County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 3,881 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54124 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54124 sits at $60,703 (22% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $31,904. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $143,400 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54124 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oconto County, so you can benchmark 54124 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54124

Other services (except public administration)

12
Retail trade

11
Health care and social assistance

11
Construction

10
Accommodation and food services

7

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54124, Gillett, WI · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,881

Population

244.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54124?

44.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 9.8%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,703

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$31,904

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54124 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,703 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,786

Total Housing Units

1,419

Occupied Units

367

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%

Renter 13.4%

$143,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54124 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	-0.8%	132
2021	+20.0%	158
2022	+10.3%	175
2023	+19.5%	209
2024	+10.1%	229

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 54124, employing approximately 539 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,524,000.

Businesses

539

Employees

$23.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Other services (except public administration)	12	16.0%
Retail trade	11	14.7%
Health care and social assistance	11	14.7%
Construction	10	13.3%
Accommodation and food services	7	9.3%
Manufacturing	6	8.0%
Transportation and warehousing	6	8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 54124 vs 54111 →

54124

3,881
54174

3,013
54111

2,132
54127

76

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54124 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

54127

$113,750
54174

$69,878
54111

$67,396
54124

$60,703

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54124 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
54111	Cecil, WI	2,132	6.5 mi
54174	Suring, WI	3,013	9.5 mi
54127	Green Valley, WI	76	9.0 mi

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Oconto County Gillett, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54124 in? ▼

ZIP code 54124 (Gillett) is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Oconto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oconto-wi.

What is the population of ZIP code 54124? ▼

ZIP code 54124 in Gillett, WI has a population of 3,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 54124? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 54124 is $60,703, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 54124? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 54124 is $143,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54124? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 54124 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 54124? ▼

ZIP code 54124 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 54124? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54124 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 54124? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54124 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 54124? ▼

In ZIP code 54124, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 54124? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54124 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54124? ▼

In ZIP code 54124, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54124? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 54124 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.