Gorham
Town in Cumberland County, Maine
Gorham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, with 18,336 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Falls, 2.8 miles NE.
- 18,336residents (2020 Census)
- 207 ftelevation · 63 m
- 50.6 sq miland area · 131.0 km²
- 362 / sq mipopulation density
- 04038ZIP code
About Gorham
Gorham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 18,336 at the 2020 United States census. In addition to its urban village center known as Gorham Village or simply "the Village," the town encompasses a number of smaller, unincorporated villages and hamlets with distinct historical identities, including South Gorham, West Gorham, Little Falls, White Rock, and North Gorham. Gorham is home to one of the three campuses of the University of Southern Maine. In 2013, Gorham was voted second-best town in Maine after Hampden by a financial website.
Gorham is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area.
Initially named Narragansett Number 7, the village was renamed Gorhamtown Plantation in honor of the famous New England Ranger John Gorham I, the great grandfather of John Gorham 4th.
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Living in Gorham
- Median household income
- $112,312
- Median home value
- $460,900
- Median rent
- $1,680/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Gorham had 18,336 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,336 |
|---|---|
| Density | 362 per sq mi (140 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gorham at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 18,336 (2020) |
| Land area | 50.59 sq mi (131.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7014° N, 70.4630° W |
| ZIP code | 04038 |
| Official website | gorham-me.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300528240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gorham
- Little Falls2.8 mi NE
- South Windham3.3 mi NE
- Westbrook5.5 mi E
- Buxton5.9 mi SW
- Windham7.1 mi NE
- Standish7.8 mi NW
- North Windham8.8 mi N
- Hollis9.0 mi SW
- Oak Hill9.5 mi SE
- Falmouth9.7 mi E
- Frye Island9.7 mi N
- Steep Falls9.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gorham
What county is Gorham in?
Gorham is in Cumberland County, Maine.
What is the population of Gorham, ME?
18,336 people lived in Gorham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gorham, ME?
The ZIP code of Gorham is 04038.
What is the elevation of Gorham?
207 feet (63 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gorham?
Little Falls (2.8 mi), South Windham (3.3 mi), Westbrook (5.5 mi), Buxton (5.9 mi), Windham (7.1 mi).
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