City

Gorham, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Illinois

👥569Population
💰$75,033Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂26.0Median Age
🏠$27,500Median Home Value▼ 90% below avg
🎓6.6%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
📊14.0%Unemployment▲ 186% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
4%
18–24
33%
25–44
19%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads6.6% ▼ 83% below avg
Unemployment14.0% ▲ 186% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.8%)
HS Graduate82 (33.7%)
Some College38 (15.6%)
Associates105 (43.2%)
Bachelors1 (0.4%)
Graduate Degree15 (6.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 43.2%Bachelors: 0.4%Graduate: 6.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College15.6%
Associates43.2%
Bachelors0.4%
Graduate6.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.4%Renter: 46.6%Tenure
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
83%
$50k–$100k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,033 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$27,500 ▼ 90% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units249
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Gorham, IL

Gorham is a city in Illinois, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 569 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26 years.

Economically, Gorham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,033 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gorham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $27,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month.

The population of Gorham is less-educated. 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.54%).

Gorham, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Gorham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62940 569 $75,033 $27,500 $724 14.0% 6.6% 53.4%