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

Palermo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 3,183 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marmora, 2.3 miles NE.
- 3,183residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 1,023 / sq mipopulation density
- 08230ZIP code
About Palermo
Palermo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Upper Township, in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
As of the 2020 census, Palermo had a population of 3,183.
Palermo is located 14 mi (23 km) northeast of Cape May Court House.
The Palermo Air Force Station, closed in 1970, was located south of Palermo.
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Living in Palermo
- Median household income
- $101,005
- Median home value
- $395,400
- Median age
- 47.4
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Palermo had 3,183 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,183 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,023 per sq mi (395 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palermo at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape May County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,183 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.11 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2336° N, 74.6858° W |
| ZIP code | 08230 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3455710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palermo
- Marmora2.3 mi NE
- Seaville2.4 mi SW
- Upper2.8 mi NW
- Strathmere3.0 mi SE
- Ocean View3.8 mi SW
- Beesleys Point4.1 mi NE
- Corbin City4.8 mi N
- South Seaville4.9 mi SW
- Tuckahoe5.1 mi NW
- Ocean City5.1 mi NE
- Sea Isle City5.8 mi S
- Marshallville6.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palermo
What county is Palermo in?
Palermo is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Palermo, NJ?
3,183 people lived in Palermo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palermo, NJ?
The ZIP code of Palermo is 08230.
What is the elevation of Palermo?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palermo?
Marmora (2.3 mi), Seaville (2.4 mi), Upper (2.8 mi), Strathmere (3.0 mi), Ocean View (3.8 mi).
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