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Cambridge, MA Demographics & ZIP Codes
Cambridge, Massachusetts demographics and median household income by ZIP code (in Middlesex County) — 5 ZIP codes — population 118,073 — median income $134,480 — avg. home value $1,168,920. Compare income, housing, and population across ZIP codes on US5.
Population
118,073
Median household income (avg.)
$134,480
179% of U.S. median
Average home value
$1,168,920
336% of U.S. median
Average rent
$2,760
237% of U.S. median
Median age (avg.)
31.2
Cambridge demographics
Cambridge, Massachusetts covers 5 ZIP codes primarily in Middlesex County, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 118,073.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 31.2 years.
Median household income in Cambridge
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Cambridge, Massachusetts is about $134,480 — about 19% above the MA ZIP average ($113,384), and about 79% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 02142 is near the top at about $168,788, while 02141 is near the bottom at about $120,542.
Housing in Cambridge
For housing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the average median home value is about $1,168,920 and the average median rent is about $2,760.
The most populous ZIP in this set is 02139 (about 39,609 residents). Use the table below to compare population, income, and home values across codes.
ZIP codes in Cambridge
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02139 | Cambridge | Middlesex County | MA | 39,609 | $124,648 | $1,066,200 |
| 02138 | Cambridge | Middlesex County | MA | 38,077 | $122,040 | $1,088,700 |
| 02140 | Cambridge | Middlesex County | MA | 21,361 | $136,382 | $1,070,200 |
| 02141 | Cambridge | Middlesex County | MA | 14,677 | $120,542 | $892,600 |
| 02142 | Cambridge | Middlesex County | MA | 4,349 | $168,788 | $1,726,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Cambridge?
Cambridge, Massachusetts has a combined ZIP-area population of about 118,073 across 5 ZIP codes (primarily Middlesex County). Browse the ZIP table below for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Cambridge?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Cambridge, Massachusetts is about $134,480, about 19% above the state ZIP average ($113,384), and about 79% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $1,168,920. Among ZIPs with data, 02142 is near the top ($168,788) and 02141 is near the bottom ($120,542).
How many ZIP codes are in Cambridge?
Cambridge, Massachusetts includes 5 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Cambridge?
This page lists ZIP codes in Cambridge, Massachusetts with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.