Erma

Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey

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Erma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 2,031 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower, 1.3 miles SW.

About Erma

Erma is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Lower Township in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 2,031, a decline of 103 from the 2010 census count of 2,134.

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Median household income
$96,885
Median home value
$409,900
Median rent
$1,530/mo
Median age
44.8
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Erma, NJ population

Erma had 2,031 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,031
Density696 per sq mi (269 per km²)

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

Erma at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyCape May County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,031 (2020)
Land area2.92 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates38.9948° N, 74.8920° W
ZIP code08242
Census code (GEOID)3421660

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

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Frequently asked questions about Erma

What county is Erma in?

Erma is in Cape May County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Erma, NJ?

2,031 people lived in Erma at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Erma, NJ?

The ZIP code of Erma is 08242.

What is the elevation of Erma?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Erma?

Lower (1.3 mi), Rio Grande (1.9 mi), Villas (2.8 mi), Diamond Beach (3.2 mi), North Cape May (3.3 mi).

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