City

Gillett, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oconto County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,345Population
💰$64,688Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$131,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 4.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic4.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,085 (48.4%)
Some College320 (14.3%)
Associates178 (7.9%)
Bachelors354 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree293 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College14.3%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,688 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$131,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,765
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Gillett, WI

Gillett is a city in Wisconsin, located in Oconto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,345 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Gillett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,688 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gillett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gillett is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gillett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54124 3,345 $64,688 $131,700 $765 2.0% 28.8% 85.0%