North Wildwood
City in Cape May County, New Jersey
North Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 3,621 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Wildwood, 1.4 miles W.
- 3,621residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 2,099 / sq mipopulation density
- 08260ZIP code
About North Wildwood
North Wildwood is a city located on the Jersey Shore in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The city and all of Cape May County are part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area, which in turn is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 3,621, a decrease of 420 (−10.4%) from the 2010 census count of 4,041, which in turn had reflected a decline of 894 (−18.1%) from the 4,935 counted at the 2000 census. North Wildwood is home to the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse.
The city's beaches were ranked the fourth-best in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. North Wildwood is one of five municipalities in the state that offer free public access to oceanfront beaches monitored by lifeguards, joining Atlantic City, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and Upper Township's Strathmere section.
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Living in North Wildwood
- Median household income
- $90,833
- Median home value
- $459,900
- Median rent
- $1,210/mo
- Median age
- 65.6
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North Wildwood had 3,621 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,621 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,099 per sq mi (810 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Wildwood at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape May County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,621 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.73 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0059° N, 74.7975° W |
| ZIP code | 08260 |
| Official website | northwildwood.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3453490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Wildwood
- West Wildwood1.4 mi W
- Wildwood1.7 mi SW
- Stone Harbor2.9 mi NE
- Wildwood Crest3.2 mi SW
- Burleigh3.9 mi NW
- Rio Grande4.4 mi W
- Diamond Beach4.4 mi SW
- Whitesboro5.0 mi NW
- Erma5.1 mi W
- Cape May Court House5.2 mi N
- Lower6.3 mi W
- Middle6.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Wildwood
What county is North Wildwood in?
North Wildwood is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the population of North Wildwood, NJ?
3,621 people lived in North Wildwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Wildwood, NJ?
The ZIP code of North Wildwood is 08260.
What is the elevation of North Wildwood?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Wildwood?
West Wildwood (1.4 mi), Wildwood (1.7 mi), Stone Harbor (2.9 mi), Wildwood Crest (3.2 mi), Burleigh (3.9 mi).
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