54525 ZIP Code — Gile, WI

Iron County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54525 is located in Gile, Wisconsin, within Iron County. It covers approximately 0.93 square miles and serves a population of 279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54525

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,042. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54525 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

279

population

0.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gile	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	279
Population density	300 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.93 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	46.4249
Longitude	-90.2183
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	54.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

279

Population

300

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$56,042

Median household income

$37,083

Per capita income

$102,700

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

107

Housing units

33.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	25.1%
18 and over	209	74.9%
65 and over	44	15.8%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Other race 7.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	230	74.4%
Hispanic or Latino	30	9.7%
Other race	24	7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	6.1%
Two or more races	6	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	54.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
Median income	$56,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 41.9%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,700
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	2.2%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	41.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	43.4%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	1.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	12.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.9%
Electricity	27.9%
Fuel oil	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	30	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	35	28.7%
Households with children under 18	26	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	31.1%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	23.9%
Married	51.8%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	13.7%
Divorced	19.3%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.6%
Kindergarten	15	24.6%
Elementary school	21	34.4%
High school	22	36.1%
College / grad school	2	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 7.8%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Information 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.9%
Government	28.4%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	72.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	32.3%
Uninsured under 19	67.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	267	95.7%
Spanish	3	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	274	98.2%
Born in same state	268	96.1%
Born in different state	85	30.5%
Foreign born	6	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	18.3%
Italian	16	5.7%
English	9	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	2.2%
German	5	1.8%
Arab	3	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	91.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54525

What city is ZIP code 54525 in?

ZIP code 54525 is primarily assigned to Gile, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54525 in?

ZIP code 54525 falls within Iron County, Wisconsin.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54525?

The median home value in ZIP code 54525 is $102,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 54525?

ZIP code 54525 has an estimated population of 279 residents, with a density of 299 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54525?

The median household income in ZIP code 54525 is $56,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54525 in?

ZIP code 54525 observes the CST timezone.