City

Cambridge, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  New York

👥4,692Population
💰$79,669Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$213,300Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.6%
Asian1.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,002 (30.7%)
Some College301 (9.2%)
Associates408 (12.5%)
Bachelors443 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,060 (32.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College9.2%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,669 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,300 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,064/mo
Total Housing Units2,581
Vacant Units496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
68%
About Cambridge, NY

Cambridge is a city in New York, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,692 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Cambridge is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,669 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cambridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,064 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cambridge is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.22%).

Cambridge, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Cambridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12816 4,692 $79,669 $213,300 $1,064 2.6% 46.1% 83.0%