City

Gorham, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Kansas

👥532Population
💰$73,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂28.0Median Age
🏠$133,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic1.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
16%
18–24
16%
25–44
25%
45–64
11%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate116 (41.4%)
Some College21 (7.5%)
Associates45 (16.1%)
Bachelors41 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree55 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College7.5%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$133,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units227
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
67%
About Gorham, KS

Gorham is a city in Kansas, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 532 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28 years.

Economically, Gorham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below 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 $133,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gorham is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.98%).

Gorham, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Gorham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67640 532 $73,250 $133,900 $750 1.1% 34.3% 79.5%