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02139

Cambridge, MA

Total Population
39,856
Median Household Income
$117,124
Median Home Value
$1,027,300
Median Rent
$2,501

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$117,124
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$1,027,300
104% above state median
Rent
$2,501
100% above state median
Median Age
29.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cambridge, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 76.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 29.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

High remote work adoption with 30.8% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$117,124
+55.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.15 people

Total Households
15,995
Family Households
28.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
50.2%
#2 Industry
Education
24.8%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
10.7%
Total Employed Residents:12,285

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
30.8%
5,724 workers
Public Transit
29.8%
5,524 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,556
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (30.8% work from home)
Good public transit usage (29.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.7%
24,483 employed
Labor Force
25,620
1,105 unemployed
Median Age
29.8 years
Per Capita Income
$66,716
Poverty Rate
10.7%

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