Cape May Court House

Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey

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Cape May Court House is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 5,573 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middle, 1.3 miles NW.

About Cape May Court House

Cape May Court House 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. It is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 5,573, reflecting a 4.4% increase from the 5,338 enumerated at the 2010 U.S. census, in turn an increase of 13.5% from the 4,704 counted in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cape May County and serves as the principal administrative hub for the township. It constitutes part of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is the only hospital in Cape May County. The Cape May County Park and Zoo is also located in Cape May Court House.

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Living in Cape May Court House

Median household income
$74,464
Median home value
$381,200
Median rent
$1,429/mo
Median age
44.6
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Cape May Court House, NJ population

Cape May Court House had 5,573 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,573
Density644 per sq mi (249 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cape May Court House at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyCape May County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,573 (2020)
Land area8.66 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Water area0.97 sq mi (2.52 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates39.0792° N, 74.8225° W
ZIP code08210
Census code (GEOID)3410300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cape May Court House

What county is Cape May Court House in?

Cape May Court House is in Cape May County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Cape May Court House, NJ?

5,573 people lived in Cape May Court House at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cape May Court House, NJ?

The ZIP code of Cape May Court House is 08210.

What is the elevation of Cape May Court House?

13 feet (4 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cape May Court House?

Middle (1.3 mi), Burleigh (2.6 mi), Whitesboro (3.4 mi), Stone Harbor (3.9 mi), Avalon (4.6 mi).

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