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Gorham, NY
Census-designated place in Ontario County, New York.
Population
315
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
156
ZIP codes
0
Gorham and its ZIP codes
Gorham at a glance
- Gorham is 63% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Gorham, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ontario County. PPP loans are for Gorham.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,342
53,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,480
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$908M
FY 2026, $8,071 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gorham, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
617
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
297
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
34.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gorham, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Gorham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HallCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| RushvilleVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Crystal BeachCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| GenevaCity | 8.8 mi | 4.2 |
| CanandaiguaCity | 9.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Penn YanVillage | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Clifton SpringsVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| PhelpsVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| DresdenVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ShortsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Keuka ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ManchesterVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| RomulusCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WaterlooVillage | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| BloomfieldVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gorham, NY in?
- Gorham is in Ontario County, New York.
- What is the population of Gorham, NY?
- About 315 people live in Gorham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gorham?
- Nearby places include Hall (3.3 mi), Rushville (5.6 mi), Crystal Beach (6.4 mi), Geneva (8.8 mi), Canandaigua (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023