City

Gordon, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,302Population
💰$75,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂60.6Median Age
🏠$235,700Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 4.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black4.5%
Asian0.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate313 (30.3%)
Some College155 (15%)
Associates135 (13.1%)
Bachelors129 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree301 (29.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
HS Grad30.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$235,700 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units1,685
Vacant Units1,149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Gordon, WI

Gordon is a city in Wisconsin, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,302 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.6 years.

Economically, Gordon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $75,000 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gordon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gordon is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gordon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54838 1,302 $75,000 $235,700 $917 2.1% 41.6% 93.3%