Cape May
City in Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 2,768 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Cape May, 2.2 miles W.
- 2,768residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 1,119 / sq mipopulation density
- 08204ZIP code
About Cape May
Cape May, sometimes referred to as Cape May City, is a city and seaside resort located at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located on the Atlantic Ocean near the mouth of the Delaware Bay, it is one of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations. The city, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area, and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is the southernmost municipality in New Jersey, and is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
As of the 2020 United States census, the city's resident population was 2,768, a decrease of 839 (−23.3%) from the 2010 census count of 3,607, which in turn reflected a decline of 427 (−10.6%) from the 4,034 counted in the 2000 census. In the summer, Cape May's population is expanded by as many as 40,000 to 50,000 visitors. The entire city of Cape May is designated the Cape May Historic District, a National Historic Landmark due to its concentration of Victorian architecture.
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Living in Cape May
- Median household income
- $62,576
- Median home value
- $863,900
- Median rent
- $1,013/mo
- Median age
- 56.7
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Cape May had 2,768 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,768 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,119 per sq mi (432 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cape May at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape May County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,768 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.47 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9411° N, 74.8984° W |
| ZIP code | 08204 |
| Official website | capemaycity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3410270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cape May
- West Cape May2.2 mi W
- Diamond Beach2.7 mi NE
- Lower3.0 mi N
- Cape May Point3.6 mi W
- Erma3.7 mi N
- Wildwood Crest3.9 mi NE
- North Cape May3.9 mi NW
- Wildwood5.4 mi NE
- Rio Grande5.6 mi N
- Villas5.6 mi N
- West Wildwood5.7 mi NE
- North Wildwood7.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cape May
What county is Cape May in?
Cape May is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Cape May, NJ?
2,768 people lived in Cape May at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cape May, NJ?
The ZIP code of Cape May is 08204.
What is the elevation of Cape May?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cape May?
West Cape May (2.2 mi), Diamond Beach (2.7 mi), Lower (3.0 mi), Cape May Point (3.6 mi), Erma (3.7 mi).
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