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

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.
- 2,031residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 696 / sq mipopulation density
- 08242ZIP code
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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Living in Erma
- Median household income
- $96,885
- Median home value
- $409,900
- Median rent
- $1,530/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Erma had 2,031 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,031 |
|---|---|
| Density | 696 per sq mi (269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Erma at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape May County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,031 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.92 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9948° N, 74.8920° W |
| ZIP code | 08242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3421660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Erma
- Lower1.3 mi SW
- Rio Grande1.9 mi NE
- Villas2.8 mi NW
- Diamond Beach3.2 mi SE
- North Cape May3.3 mi W
- Wildwood Crest3.3 mi SE
- West Wildwood3.7 mi E
- Cape May3.7 mi S
- Whitesboro3.9 mi N
- Wildwood4.0 mi E
- Burleigh4.4 mi NE
- West Cape May4.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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