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Cambridge, OH
City in Guernsey County, Ohio.
Population
10,060
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,580
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is about 5.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 187th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $42,946 a year, 40% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (43% below Ohio) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,946
Poverty rate
27.9%
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,719), German Americans (1,619), Italian Americans (509).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guernsey County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,465
14,750 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,739
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $6,735 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
86
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ByesvilleVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Lore CityVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Old WashingtonVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| New ConcordVillage | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Pleasant CityVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| SenecavilleVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| KimboltonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| NorwichVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CumberlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| SalesvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| PlainfieldVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AdamsvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Quaker CityVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| SarahsvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Belle ValleyVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, OH in?
- Cambridge is in Guernsey County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Cambridge, OH?
- About 10,060 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Byesville (3.9 mi), Lore City (7.4 mi), Old Washington (7.8 mi), New Concord (8 mi), Buffalo (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023