South Dennis

Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey

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South Dennis is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 1,703 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dennisville, 2.6 miles N.

About South Dennis

South Dennis is an unincorporated community located within Dennis Township in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, South Dennis had a population of 1,703. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its postal ZIP Code is 08245. The post office was established in 1873, with Robert Hutchinson as the first postmaster.

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Median household income
$101,500
Median home value
$372,100
Median rent
$1,875/mo
Median age
47.2
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South Dennis, NJ population

South Dennis had 1,703 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,703
Density274 per sq mi (106 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

South Dennis at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyCape May County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,703 (2020)
Land area6.21 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates39.1702° N, 74.8044° W
ZIP codes08245, 08246
Census code (GEOID)3468850

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about South Dennis

What county is South Dennis in?

South Dennis is in Cape May County, New Jersey.

What is the population of South Dennis, NJ?

1,703 people lived in South Dennis at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of South Dennis, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 08245. Other ZIP codes: 08246.

What is the elevation of South Dennis?

23 feet (7 m) above sea level.

What towns are near South Dennis?

Dennisville (2.6 mi), Dennis (2.6 mi), Goshen (2.7 mi), South Seaville (2.9 mi), Ocean View (3.9 mi).

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