City

Gorham, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥18,192Population
💰$110,181Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$426,300Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.1%Other: 7.3%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.9%
Asian2.1%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,821 (24.9%)
Some College887 (7.8%)
Associates1,425 (12.6%)
Bachelors1,010 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree5,109 (45.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 45.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College7.8%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate45.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,181 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$426,300 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,567/mo
Total Housing Units6,527
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Gorham, ME

Gorham is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,192 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Gorham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,181 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gorham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $426,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,567 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gorham is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.04%).

Gorham, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Gorham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04038 18,192 $110,181 $426,300 $1,567 2.9% 54.1% 82.6%