City

Gorham, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Coos County  ·  New Hampshire

👥3,243Population
💰$61,370Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$155,700Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,024 (40%)
Some College292 (11.4%)
Associates237 (9.3%)
Bachelors342 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree665 (26%)

Education

HS Grad: 40%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 26%Edu
HS Grad40.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,370 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$155,700 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units1,970
Vacant Units317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Gorham, NH

Gorham is a city in New Hampshire, located in Coos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,243 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Gorham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,370 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gorham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gorham is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.15%).

Gorham, NH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Gorham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03581 3,243 $61,370 $155,700 $786 1.5% 39.3% 77.0%