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Cambridge, PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Population

576

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

650

ZIP codes

0

Cambridge and its ZIP codes

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Cambridge at a glance

  • Cambridge is about 2.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,300.

Housing and community stats

Cambridge, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

6.1%

Median home value

$256,300

Homeownership

81.6%

Bachelor's or higher

9.2%

Median age

22.3

Average commute

37.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (241), Irish Americans (24), Dutch Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,459

254,207 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,628

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.6B

FY 2026, $6,514 per person

Lancaster County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cambridge, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone14.5%
  • Carpooled44.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home41.5%

Average one-way commute: 37.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cambridge, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,011

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

678

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 21°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Cambridge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Honey BrookBorough1.9 mi0.5
ChurchtownCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.9
GoodvilleCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.2
East EarlCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.9
MorgantownCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.1
Blue BallCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.2
SadsburyvilleCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.3
GapCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.1
New MorganBorough7.8 mi5.5
Terre HillBorough7.9 mi0.5
New HollandBorough8 mi1.9
HaytiCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.4
ElversonBorough8.2 mi1
GlenmooreCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.3
ParkesburgBorough8.4 mi1.3
PomeroyCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cambridge, PA in?
Cambridge is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Cambridge, PA?
About 576 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cambridge?
Nearby places include Honey Brook (1.9 mi), Churchtown (3.9 mi), Goodville (4.6 mi), East Earl (4.9 mi), Morgantown (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023