Gresham, OR GIS Map
Gresham is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, with a population of about 113,103. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Multnomah County
- Population
- 113,103
- Elevation
- 321 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.4983, -122.4310
- ZIP codes (2)
- 97030, 97080
- Land area
- 23.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Gresham, OR
Gresham is a city in the Willamette Valley, Located in Multnomah County in the U.S. state of Oregon, bordered by Portland to the northwest and partially in the southwest. It was first settled in the early 1850s by the Powell brothers. It remained unincorporated until 1905; it was named after Walter Quintin Gresham, an American Civil War general and United States Secretary of State.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Gresham
- Milwaukie, OR11 mi
- Portland, OR12 mi
- Lake Oswego, OR13 mi
- Oregon City, OR13 mi
- West Linn, OR14 mi
- Vancouver, WA15 mi
- Tigard, OR17 mi
- Tualatin, OR18 mi
Other Cities in Multnomah County
GIS Data for Gresham, OR
The Gresham map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Gresham without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Gresham Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
112,378
Households
41,801
Median household income
$77,795
Median age
37 years
Median home value
$458,700
Median gross rent
$1,586/mo
Owner-occupied homes
55.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Below poverty level
13%
Land area
23.6 sq mi
Population density
4,769 / sq mi
County
Gresham Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
105,594
April 2020 (estimates base)
114,265
July 2024 estimate
111,507
Change 2010-2020
+8.2%
Change 2020-2024
-2.4%
Photos of Gresham
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Gresham
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Gresham.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troutdale Warehouse | 202 NW Graham Rd, 97060 | Owned | 49,917 | — |
| Troutdale Metal Shed | 202 NW Graham Rd, 97060 | Owned | 905 | — |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Gresham
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land-Multnomah-Latourell
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 23.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 8%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land30%
- Multnomah25%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystroxerepts
- Latourell14%
Alfisols · Ultic Haploxeralfs
- Latourell12%
Alfisols · Ultic Haploxeralfs
- Wollent5%
Inceptisols · Typic Humaquepts
- Multnomah4%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystroxerepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Gresham
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Portland Troutdale Ap, Or weather station, elevation 29 ft, 3.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 37°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 47 | 51 | 57 | 62 | 69 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 46 |
| Avg low °F | 37 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 49 | 53 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 46 | 42 | 37 |
| Precip. in | 5.01 | 3.71 | 4.41 | 3.58 | 2.91 | 2.11 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 1.75 | 4.02 | 5.83 | 6.15 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Gresham
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Multnomah County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 98.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Volcanic ActivityRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Gresham FAQ
What county is Gresham in?
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Gresham, Oregon is located in Multnomah County.
What is the population of Gresham?
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Gresham has a population of about 113,103, making it the number 4 of the 45 Oregon cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Gresham?
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The elevation of Gresham is approximately 321 feet (98 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Gresham?
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ZIP codes for Gresham include 97030, 97080.
What time zone is Gresham in?
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Gresham is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Gresham from Salem?
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Gresham is about 48 miles from Salem, the capital of Oregon, in a straight line.
How far is Gresham from Portland?
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Gresham is about 12 miles from Portland, the largest city in Oregon listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Gresham?
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Cities near Gresham include Milwaukie, OR (11 miles); Portland, OR (12 miles); Lake Oswego, OR (13 miles); Oregon City, OR (13 miles); West Linn, OR (14 miles).
Local notes for Gresham, OR
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