Burleigh
Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey

Burleigh is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitesboro, 1.4 miles W.
- 766residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 503 / sq mipopulation density
- 08242ZIP code
About Burleigh
Burleigh is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Middle Township in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey; Until the 2000 census the area had been part of the Whitesboro-Burleigh CDP, which was split in 2010 into separate CDPs for Burleigh and Whitesboro. As of the 2020 census, Burleigh had a population of 766.
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- Median household income
- $117,928
- Median age
- 68.4
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Burleigh had 766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 503 per sq mi (194 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burleigh at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape May County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 766 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.52 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0472° N, 74.8467° W |
| ZIP code | 08242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3408890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burleigh
- Whitesboro1.4 mi W
- Rio Grande2.5 mi SW
- Cape May Court House2.6 mi NE
- Middle3.2 mi N
- West Wildwood3.5 mi S
- North Wildwood3.9 mi SE
- Stone Harbor4.2 mi E
- Erma4.4 mi SW
- Wildwood4.4 mi S
- Villas5.3 mi SW
- Wildwood Crest5.3 mi S
- Lower5.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Burleigh
What county is Burleigh in?
Burleigh is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Burleigh, NJ?
766 people lived in Burleigh at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burleigh, NJ?
The ZIP code of Burleigh is 08242.
What is the elevation of Burleigh?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burleigh?
Whitesboro (1.4 mi), Rio Grande (2.5 mi), Cape May Court House (2.6 mi), Middle (3.2 mi), West Wildwood (3.5 mi).
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