Gorham
Census-designated place in Ontario County, New York
Gorham is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ontario County, New York, with 604 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hall, 3.4 miles E.
- 604residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 301 / sq mipopulation density
- 14561ZIP code
About Gorham
Gorham is a hamlet (and census-designated place) within the Town of Gorham, in Ontario County, New York, United States. It is located along New York State Route 245. Gorham is situated around Flint Creek. Gorham is a large hamlet with several businesses, including public library and a post office with a zip code of 14461. Gorham is also the location for Gorham Elementary School, one of two elementary schools in the Marcus Whitman Central School District.
The hamlet of Gorham started as a public house erected by Thomas Haistead in the early 19th century. Flint Creek was used to power a grist mill and Craft's saw mill, which was erected in 1808. Gorham soon grew to include a general store, a drug store, a hardware store and a hotel. Most of the business buildings were destroyed by a fire in 1868, however, they were soon replaced.
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Living in Gorham
- Median household income
- $98,571
- Median home value
- $228,700
- Median age
- 66.1
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Gorham had 604 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 604 |
|---|---|
| Density | 301 per sq mi (116 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gorham at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ontario County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 604 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8003° N, 77.1358° W |
| ZIP code | 14561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3629520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gorham
- Hall3.4 mi E
- Rushville5.4 mi SW
- Crystal Beach6.2 mi W
- Geneva8.9 mi NE
- Canandaigua9.5 mi NW
- Penn Yan10.5 mi SE
- Clifton Springs11.1 mi N
- Phelps11.5 mi N
- Shortsville11.6 mi NW
- Dresden12.1 mi SE
- Manchester12.6 mi NW
- Keuka Park13.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Gorham
What county is Gorham in?
Gorham is in Ontario County, New York.
What is the population of Gorham, NY?
604 people lived in Gorham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gorham, NY?
The ZIP code of Gorham is 14561.
What is the elevation of Gorham?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gorham?
Hall (3.4 mi), Rushville (5.4 mi), Crystal Beach (6.2 mi), Geneva (8.9 mi), Canandaigua (9.5 mi).
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