North Cape May
Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey
North Cape May is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 4,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower, 2.1 miles E.
- 4,007residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,998 / sq mipopulation density
- 08204ZIP code
About North Cape May
North Cape May 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. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, North Cape May had a population of 4,007. The Cape May–Lewes Ferry departs from the area. North Cape May is mostly a residential community, with no hotels but many vacation homes. Many people retire to the community.
North Cape May had existed as an independent borough, formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 19, 1928, from portions of Lower Township. The borough remained independent until April 30, 1945, when it was returned to Lower Township. The borough had a population of 5 at the 1930 Census, which increased to 8 by 1940.
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Living in North Cape May
- Median household income
- $86,962
- Median home value
- $393,300
- Median rent
- $1,709/mo
- Median age
- 58.1
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North Cape May had 4,007 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,007 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,998 per sq mi (771 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Cape May at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape May County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,007 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9808° N, 74.9510° W |
| ZIP code | 08204 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3452650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Cape May
- Lower2.1 mi E
- Villas2.6 mi N
- West Cape May2.7 mi S
- Cape May Point3.1 mi S
- Erma3.3 mi E
- Cape May3.9 mi SE
- Rio Grande4.8 mi NE
- Diamond Beach5.5 mi E
- Wildwood Crest6.1 mi E
- Whitesboro6.3 mi NE
- West Wildwood7.0 mi E
- Wildwood7.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Cape May
What county is North Cape May in?
North Cape May is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the population of North Cape May, NJ?
4,007 people lived in North Cape May at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Cape May, NJ?
The ZIP code of North Cape May is 08204.
What is the elevation of North Cape May?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Cape May?
Lower (2.1 mi), Villas (2.6 mi), West Cape May (2.7 mi), Cape May Point (3.1 mi), Erma (3.3 mi).
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