Margate City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Margate City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 5,317 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ventnor City, 1.5 miles NE.
- 5,317residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 3,739 / sq mipopulation density
- 08402main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Margate City
Margate City is a city situated on the Jersey Shore on Absecon Island, within Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, on the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 5,317, a decrease of 1,037 (−16.3%) from the 2010 census count of 6,354, which in turn had reflected a decline of 1,839 (−22.4%) from the 8,193 counted in the 2000 census. Geographically, the city, and all of Atlantic County, is part of the South Jersey region of the state and of the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan statistical area, which in turn is included in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
The city is located on Absecon Island, which stretches for 8.1 miles (13.0 km) and is also home of Atlantic City and Ventnor City to the northeast, and Longport on the southwest. The city stretches about eight blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the bay at most points in town. Margate is a popular Jersey Shore destination, especially during the summer, and is the home of Lucy the Elephant, a 65-foot (20 m)-tall wooden and metal-clad elephant recognized as America’s Oldest Surviving Roadside Attraction and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and of Marven Gardens, of Monopoly board game fame.
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Living in Margate City
- Median household income
- $121,800
- Median home value
- $708,800
- Median rent
- $1,347/mo
- Median age
- 57.5
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Margate City had 5,317 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,317 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,739 per sq mi (1,444 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Margate City at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,317 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3309° N, 74.5068° W |
| ZIP codes | 08402, 08406 |
| Official website | margate-nj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3443890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Margate City
- Ventnor City1.5 mi NE
- Longport1.7 mi SW
- Linwood3.5 mi W
- Northfield3.9 mi NW
- Pleasantville4.0 mi N
- Atlantic City4.4 mi NE
- Bargaintown5.2 mi NW
- Somers Point5.4 mi W
- Absecon6.4 mi N
- Egg Harbor6.6 mi NW
- Ocean City6.6 mi SW
- Beesleys Point7.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Margate City
What county is Margate City in?
Margate City is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Margate City, NJ?
5,317 people lived in Margate City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Margate City, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08402. Other ZIP codes: 08406.
What is the elevation of Margate City?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Margate City?
Ventnor City (1.5 mi), Longport (1.7 mi), Linwood (3.5 mi), Northfield (3.9 mi), Pleasantville (4.0 mi).
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