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Cambridge, IA
City in Story County, Iowa.
Population
803
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
600
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,333, 24% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,100 (14% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,043 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,333
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$178,100
Median rent
$1,043/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (228), Irish Americans (97), Mexican Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Story County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,198
47,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,208
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuxleyCity | 3.1 mi | 3.4 |
| AllemanCity | 7.2 mi | 2.9 |
| ElkhartCity | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| KelleyCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MaxwellCity | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| SlaterCity | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| SheldahlCity | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| AmesCity | 9.2 mi | 28.2 |
| NevadaCity | 9.2 mi | 5.9 |
| CollinsCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Polk CityCity | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| AnkenyCity | 13 mi | 31.9 |
| ColoCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BondurantCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| MadridCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| LutherCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, IA in?
- Cambridge is in Story County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Cambridge, IA?
- About 803 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Huxley (3.1 mi), Alleman (7.2 mi), Elkhart (7.3 mi), Kelley (7.4 mi), Maxwell (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023