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Gorham, ME
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04038.
Population
7,593
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
992
ZIP codes
1
Gorham and its ZIP codes
Gorham at a glance
- Gorham is about 22 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $128,190, 72% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $506,000 (71% above Maine) and median rent is $1,573 a month.
Local data for Gorham, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gorham, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,190
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$506,000
Median rent
$1,573/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
51.5%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,301), German Americans (730), French Americans (706).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Gorham.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,201
194,746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $11,782 per person
How people get to work
Gorham, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.8%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked12.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home20.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gorham, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,320
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gorham, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.4%
U.S. 33.3% -8.9 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Gorham
1 in or overlapping Gorham. Population shown
Cities near Gorham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.2 |
| WestbrookCity | 3.5 mi | 17.2 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| PortlandCity | 6.5 mi | 21.5 |
| StandishCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.6 |
| South PortlandCity | 7.7 mi | 12 |
| DunstanCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.2 |
| North WindhamCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 6.7 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Falmouth ForesideCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SacoCity | 11 mi | 38.6 |
| Old Orchard BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| Cumberland CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Steep FallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gorham, ME in?
- Gorham is in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Gorham, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gorham include 04038.
- What is the population of Gorham, ME?
- About 7,593 people live in Gorham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gorham?
- Nearby places include Little Falls (2.9 mi), Westbrook (3.5 mi), South Windham (3.5 mi), Portland (6.5 mi), Standish (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023