City

Cambridge, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Furnas County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,548Population
💰$63,603Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$123,100Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.5%)
HS Graduate358 (31.5%)
Some College94 (8.3%)
Associates193 (17%)
Bachelors111 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree363 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College8.3%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,603 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$123,100 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units875
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
73%
About Cambridge, NE

Cambridge is a city in Nebraska, located in Furnas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,548 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Cambridge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,603 is below the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cambridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cambridge is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.41%).

Cambridge, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Cambridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69022 1,548 $63,603 $123,100 $746 0.0% 41.7% 85.9%