ZIP 21613 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cambridge city, MD (21613)

Median Income

$53,171

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,067

Wealth inflow

Population

18,167

Unemployment

5.4%

1.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,067 for ZIP 21613 (Cambridge city, MD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.4%+46% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.1%-33% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

24.6%+111% vs US avg

484

Establishments

6,175

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.6%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing11.0%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade13.4%
Transportation, utilities6.1%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.0%
Education, health care, social22.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.6%
Other services4.5%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 21613 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.1%, median income rose 0.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.0%.

Median Income

$53,171

-29% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate