Cambridge
City in Dorchester County, Maryland

Cambridge is a city in Dorchester County, Maryland, with 13,096 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Algonquin, 2.6 miles N.
- 13,096residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 10.6 sq miland area · 27.6 km²
- 1,230 / sq mipopulation density
- 21613ZIP code
About Cambridge
Cambridge is a city in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 13,096 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Dorchester County and the county's largest municipality. Cambridge is the fourth most populous city in Maryland's Eastern Shore region, after Salisbury, Elkton and Easton.
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Living in Cambridge
- Median household income
- $47,323
- Median home value
- $257,900
- Median rent
- $1,058/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Cambridge had 13,096 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,096 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi (475 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cambridge at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,096 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.65 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Water area | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5541° N, 76.0772° W |
| ZIP code | 21613 |
| Official website | choosecambridge.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2412400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cambridge
- Algonquin2.6 mi N
- Church Creek5.4 mi SW
- Madison7.5 mi SW
- Trappe7.7 mi N
- Secretary8.0 mi NE
- East New Market8.8 mi E
- Oxford10.3 mi NW
- Choptank11.2 mi NE
- Hurlock12.4 mi NE
- Taylors Island14.1 mi SW
- Preston14.1 mi NE
- Vienna14.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge
What county is Cambridge in?
Cambridge is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the population of Cambridge, MD?
13,096 people lived in Cambridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cambridge, MD?
The ZIP code of Cambridge is 21613.
What is the elevation of Cambridge?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cambridge?
Algonquin (2.6 mi), Church Creek (5.4 mi), Madison (7.5 mi), Trappe (7.7 mi), Secretary (8.0 mi).
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