Cambridge, OH: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Cambridge is a small incorporated city in Guernsey County, Ohio. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 14,736, sits at 40.022°N, 81.587°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Ohio, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Cambridge, OH?

What is the population of Cambridge, OH?

Cambridge has an estimated population of 14,736. That makes it the 130th largest of the 1,202 places we list in Ohio, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Ohio has about 1,244 residents, so Cambridge is roughly 11.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Ohio with a similar population include Washington Court House (15,059), Vandalia (14,997), London (14,870), Worthington (14,692), Fostoria (14,458). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Cambridge differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Cambridge?

Cambridge has about 1,619 people per square mile (625 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Ohio, it is denser than about 68% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Cambridge use?

Cambridge uses one ZIP code: 43725. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Cambridge in?

Cambridge is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 290 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Cambridge located in Ohio?

Cambridge lies in the eastern part of Ohio, at 40.022° north latitude and 81.587° west longitude. The state capital, Columbus, is about 74 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Moundsville, WV, roughly 45 miles to the east, which shows how near Cambridge is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Canton, OH, 55 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Cambridge, OH?

The closest listed place to Cambridge is Caldwell, OH, 19.4 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Cambridge in?

Cambridge is in Guernsey County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 39059. The county contains 12 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 11 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Byesville (2,352), Quaker City (486), Senecaville (449), Pleasant City (423), Cumberland (349). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Cambridge from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Cambridge is closest to Chicago, IL at about 342 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,055 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Cambridge?

Yes. Our data lists 10 other places named Cambridge: Cambridge, MA (118,927), Cambridge, MN (16,143), Cambridge, MD (14,178), Cambridge, WI (2,715), Cambridge, IL (2,078), Cambridge, NE (1,002), Cambridge, IA (796), Cambridge, ID (320), and 2 more. When you search for Cambridge, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Cambridge in Guernsey County, Ohio.

Planning a move to Cambridge?

If you are weighing Cambridge, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.