City

Cambridge, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Illinois

👥2,705Population
💰$75,294Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$129,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.1%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black2.0%
Asian0.7%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate616 (35%)
Some College314 (17.9%)
Associates187 (10.6%)
Bachelors287 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree354 (20.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College17.9%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,294 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$129,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,044/mo
Total Housing Units1,158
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Cambridge, IL

Cambridge is a city in Illinois, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,705 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Cambridge is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,294 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cambridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,044 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cambridge is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.9%).

Cambridge, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Cambridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61238 2,705 $75,294 $129,700 $1,044 4.7% 36.5% 89.8%