City

Gays Mills, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,828Population
💰$61,319Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$165,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 2.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black2.1%
Asian2.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate513 (38.7%)
Some College157 (11.8%)
Associates285 (21.5%)
Bachelors144 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree216 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College11.8%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,319 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$165,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units997
Vacant Units254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Gays Mills, WI

Gays Mills is a city in Wisconsin, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,828 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Gays Mills is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,319 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gays Mills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gays Mills is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.49%).

Gays Mills, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Gays Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54631 1,828 $61,319 $165,100 $829 3.5% 27.2% 76.2%