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Gresham, WI

Village in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

Population

570

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

499

ZIP codes

0

Gresham and its ZIP codes

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Gresham at a glance

  • Gresham is about 4.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,625, 28% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,800 (61% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $800 a month.

Local data for Gresham, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gresham, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,625

Poverty rate

13.3%

Median home value

$102,800

Median rent

$800/mo

Homeownership

69.7%

Bachelor's or higher

11.4%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

21.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (200), Puerto Ricans (43), Mexican Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawano County. PPP loans are for Gresham.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,118

12,341 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,304

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$291M

FY 2026, $7,120 per person

Shawano County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gresham, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled16.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gresham, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

405

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

41

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 5°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gresham, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.6%

U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts

Diabetes

14.0%

U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts

Smoking

17.9%

U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Cities near Gresham

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ThorntonCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.3
Middle VillageCensus-designated place6.4 mi6.1
TilledaCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.3
LeopolisCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.4
PellaCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.6
KeshenaCensus-designated place8.8 mi8.3
BowlerVillage9.6 mi1
NeopitCensus-designated place9.6 mi12.2
CarolineCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
ShawanoCity11 mi6.7
Legend LakeCensus-designated place12 mi16.8
ZoarCensus-designated place12 mi8.5
MarionCity13 mi2.5
EmbarrassVillage13 mi1.2
TigertonVillage15 mi1.8
ClintonvilleCity16 mi4.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gresham, WI in?
Gresham is in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Gresham, WI?
About 570 people live in Gresham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gresham?
Nearby places include Thornton (5.7 mi), Middle Village (6.4 mi), Tilleda (6.5 mi), Leopolis (6.5 mi), Pella (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023