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Wayne County
Cambridge City, IN
47327
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.
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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
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
$52,118
Median household income
$109,400
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 943 21.9% 18 and over 3,368 78.1% 65 and over 700 16.2% Median age 42.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 4,178 96.9% Two or more races 122 2.8% Asian 11 0.3%
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%
Range % of households 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% Median income $52,118
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $109,400 Median rent / month $734 Owner occupied 80.4% Renter occupied 19.6% Vacant 10.7% Single-family detached 85.5% Large apartment buildings 1.1% Mobile homes 7.5% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 4.1% 1990–1999 11.0% 1980–1989 4.8% 1970–1979 9.6% 1960–1969 12.8% 1950–1959 15.7% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 33.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 31.6% 3 bedrooms 45.4% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 30.6% 2 vehicles 39.4% 3 or more 26.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 54.1% Electricity 25.5% Propane / LP gas 10.7% Fuel oil 5.8% Wood 2.9% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 856 47.4% Cohabiting couple 192 10.6% Male householder, no spouse 232 12.9% Female householder, no spouse 525 29.1% Households with children under 18 497 27.5% Households with seniors (65+) 541 30.0% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.0% 23.3% Married 50.4% 48.1% Separated 0.6% 2.9% Widowed 6.2% 9.0% Divorced 13.8% 16.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.4% Bachelor's or higher 11.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 74 9.2% Kindergarten 14 1.7% Elementary school 388 48.2% High school 273 33.9% College / grad school 56 7.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Professional & management
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.8% Service 17.0% Sales & office 20.9% Natural resources & construction 11.2% Production & transportation 23.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.6% Government 13.6% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.2% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 4.3% Other means 3.5% Avg commute (minutes) 24.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
31.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.2% Retirement income 25.9% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 10.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.8% High blood pressure 38.9% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.2% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 32.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.1% Depression 24.9% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 53.7% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 22.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 259 7.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 16.1% 65 and over 30.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.7% Public insurance 44.2% No insurance 14.5% Uninsured under 19 19.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,065 94.3% Spanish 90 2.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 82 2.0% Other languages 8 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,297 99.7% Born in same state 4,278 99.2% Born in different state 3,395 78.8% Foreign born 19 0.4% Naturalized citizen 14 0.3% Not a US citizen 6 42.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 649 15.1% French 414 9.6% Italian 402 9.3% English 46 1.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 10 0.2% Norwegian 9 0.2% Irish 8 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.9% Internet access 91.2%
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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