City

Cambridge, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  Maryland

👥18,167Population
💰$53,171Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$279,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.9%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 32.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 7.2%Race
White51.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Black32.6%
Asian1.8%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma208 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,566 (39.3%)
Some College1,467 (12.6%)
Associates1,809 (15.6%)
Bachelors980 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree2,594 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.3%Renter: 47.7%Tenure
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,171 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$279,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$965/mo
Total Housing Units9,331
Vacant Units1,721

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Cambridge, MD

Cambridge is a city in Maryland, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,167 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Cambridge is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,171 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cambridge is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $965 per month.

The population of Cambridge is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.87%).

Cambridge, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Cambridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21613 18,167 $53,171 $279,700 $965 5.4% 30.8% 52.3%