47327 ZIP Code — Cambridge City, IN

Wayne County, Indiana

ZIP code 47327 is located in Cambridge City, Indiana, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 55.67 square miles and serves a population of 4,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47327

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,118) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47327 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,311
population
55.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47327 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47327

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47327. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Cambridge City Acceptable
Cambridge City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47357 Milton (5.6 mi) 47387 Straughn (5.8 mi) 47346 Hagerstown (6.8 mi) 47345 Greens Fork (7.3 mi) 47330 Centerville (8.6 mi) 47339 Economy (9.7 mi) 46127 Falmouth (10.2 mi) 47352 Lewisville (10.8 mi) 47362 New Castle (12.9 mi) 47360 Mooreland (13 mi) 47331 Connersville (13.3 mi) 47393 Williamsburg (13.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,311
Population density 77 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 177
Geography
Land area 55.67 sq mi
Water area 0.55 sq mi
Latitude 39.8376
Longitude -85.1782
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 765
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.8% 52.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 30.8% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 14.2% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.4% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,311
Population
77
People per sq mi
42.4
Median age
$52,118
Median household income
$36,671
Per capita income
$109,400
Median home value
$734
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
1,669
Housing units
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
121
Under 5
125
112
5–9
115
116
10–14
118
152
15–19
155
164
20–24
169
253
25–34
259
181
35–44
185
298
45–54
305
229
55–59
235
157
60–64
162
188
65–74
193
115
75–84
117
43
85+
44
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1894321.9%
18 and over3,36878.1%
65 and over70016.2%
Median age42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%
Two or more races 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White4,17896.9%
Two or more races1222.8%
Asian110.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.8% 52.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 30.8% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 14.2% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.4% 4.5%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 9.6%
$25k–$35k 14.3%
$35k–$50k 17.0%
$50k–$75k 20.7%
$75k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 12.0%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k14.3%
$35k–$50k17.0%
$50k–$75k20.7%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k12.0%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$52,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%
$50k–$100k 30.4%
$100k–$150k 23.0%
$150k–$200k 17.7%
$200k–$300k 9.0%
$300k–$500k 5.3%
$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$109,400
Median rent / month$734
Owner occupied80.4%
Renter occupied19.6%
Vacant10.7%
Single-family detached85.5%
Large apartment buildings1.1%
Mobile homes7.5%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–20094.1%
1990–199911.0%
1980–19894.8%
1970–19799.6%
1960–196912.8%
1950–195915.7%
1940–19496.5%
1939 or earlier33.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms31.6%
3 bedrooms45.4%
4 bedrooms13.9%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle30.6%
2 vehicles39.4%
3 or more26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.1%
Electricity25.5%
Propane / LP gas10.7%
Fuel oil5.8%
Wood2.9%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family85647.4%
Cohabiting couple19210.6%
Male householder, no spouse23212.9%
Female householder, no spouse52529.1%
Households with children under 1849727.5%
Households with seniors (65+)54130.0%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.0%23.3%
Married50.4%48.1%
Separated0.6%2.9%
Widowed6.2%9.0%
Divorced13.8%16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.5%
HS graduate 46.0%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.4%
Bachelor's or higher11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool749.2%
Kindergarten141.7%
Elementary school38848.2%
High school27333.9%
College / grad school567.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%
Education & healthcare 19.9%
Retail trade 14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%
Construction 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Public administration 3.9%
Agriculture & mining 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Professional & management 2.8%
Other services 2.2%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.8%
Service17.0%
Sales & office20.9%
Natural resources & construction11.2%
Production & transportation23.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.6%
Government13.6%
Self-employed5.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.2%
Carpool10.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home4.3%
Other means3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)24.1

Poverty

All people 16.6%
Under 18 years 27.4%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 7.9%
Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.2%
Retirement income25.9%
Supplemental Security9.1%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.8%
High blood pressure38.9%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis30.6%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease11.1%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.2%
Binge drinking15.3%
No physical activity32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.1%
Depression24.9%
Fair or poor health19.8%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist53.7%
Cholesterol screening88.0%
Teeth loss22.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2597.7%
Disability%
Any disability16.0%
Under 184.8%
18–64 years16.1%
65 and over30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.7%
Public insurance44.2%
No insurance14.5%
Uninsured under 1919.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,06594.3%
Spanish902.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander822.0%
Other languages80.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,29799.7%
Born in same state4,27899.2%
Born in different state3,39578.8%
Foreign born190.4%
Naturalized citizen140.3%
Not a US citizen642.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab64915.1%
French4149.6%
Italian4029.3%
English461.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish100.2%
Norwegian90.2%
Irish80.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.9%
Internet access91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47327

What city is ZIP code 47327 in?

ZIP code 47327 is primarily assigned to Cambridge City, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47327 in?

ZIP code 47327 falls within Wayne County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47327?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47327?

17% of residents in ZIP code 47327 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47327 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 47327 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47327?

The median home value in ZIP code 47327 is $109,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 47327 in?

ZIP code 47327 observes the EST timezone.

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