54124 ZIP Code — Gillett, WI

Oconto County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54124 is located in Gillett, Wisconsin, within Oconto County. It covers approximately 93.05 square miles and serves a population of 3,367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54124

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 $124,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,574. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54124 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,367

population

93.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gillett	Acceptable
Gillett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54111 Cecil (7.2 mi) 54154 Oconto Falls (8.6 mi) 54174 Suring (9.2 mi) 54139 Lena (11.6 mi) 54137 Krakow (11.9 mi) 54135 Keshena (14.2 mi) 54107 Bonduel (15.8 mi) 54101 Abrams (16.5 mi) 54162 Pulaski (17 mi) 54171 Sobieski (17.1 mi) 54112 Coleman (17.2 mi) 54161 Pound (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,367
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	93.05 sq mi
Water area	2.48 sq mi
Latitude	44.9161
Longitude	-88.3481
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	920

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	39.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	37.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,367

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$62,574

Median household income

$30,914

Per capita income

$124,500

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,540

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

157

10–14

137

15–19

106

20–24

169

25–34

147

204

35–44

179

222

45–54

195

162

55–59

142

168

60–64

147

181

65–74

159

122

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	770	22.9%
18 and over	2,597	77.1%
65 and over	625	18.6%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,080	90.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	191	5.6%
Two or more races	91	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.1%
Other race	3	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	39.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	37.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$62,574

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,500
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	38.7%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	10.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	726	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	87	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	288	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	282	20.4%
Households with children under 18	376	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	30.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	20.4%
Married	51.2%	58.2%
Separated	2.3%	1.2%
Widowed	3.5%	9.2%
Divorced	13.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.2%
Kindergarten	40	5.8%
Elementary school	406	59.4%
High school	156	22.8%
College / grad school	67	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.4%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 9.4%

Public administration 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 3.3%

Professional & management 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	212	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,194	94.9%
Spanish	21	0.7%
Other Indo-European	17	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,341	99.2%
Born in same state	3,338	99.1%
Born in different state	2,987	88.7%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.8%
Not a US citizen	16	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	303	9%
Italian	234	6.9%
Polish	204	6.1%
French	87	2.6%
English	71	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	46	1.4%
Dutch	28	0.8%
Irish	5	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54124

What city is ZIP code 54124 in?

ZIP code 54124 is primarily assigned to Gillett, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54124 in?

ZIP code 54124 falls within Oconto County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54124?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54124 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 54124 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54124 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 54124 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54124?

The median home value in ZIP code 54124 is $124,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 54124 in?

ZIP code 54124 observes the CST timezone.