Wildwood
City in Cape May County, New Jersey
Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, with 5,157 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Wildwood, 0.9 miles N.
- 5,157residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 3,346 / sq mipopulation density
- 08260ZIP code
About Wildwood
Wildwood is a city in Cape May County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The city, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area, and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's year-round population was 5,157, a decrease of 168 (−3.2%) from the 2010 census count of 5,325, which in turn reflected a decline of 111 (−2.0%) from the 5,436 counted in the 2000 census. A popular Jersey Shore resort destination, the population can swell to 250,000 during the summer. Wildwood was the first city in New Jersey to have a female mayor, Doris W. Bradway, who was ousted in a 1938 recall election.
The city of Wildwood proper constitutes the center of the island communities collectively known as The Wildwoods, which is used as a collective term to describe four communities on the island with the name Wildwood attached to them: North Wildwood, West Wildwood, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest. Also part of The Wildwoods are Diamond Beach and a portion of Lower Township on the island. The city, and the surrounding communities that share the name, derives its name from the wild flowers found in the area. Wildwood is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
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Living in Wildwood
- Median household income
- $75,222
- Median home value
- $391,300
- Median rent
- $997/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Wildwood had 5,157 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,157 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,346 per sq mi (1,292 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wildwood at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape May County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,157 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9876° N, 74.8182° W |
| ZIP code | 08260 |
| Official website | wildwoodnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3481170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wildwood
- West Wildwood0.9 mi N
- Wildwood Crest1.5 mi SW
- North Wildwood1.7 mi NE
- Diamond Beach2.7 mi SW
- Rio Grande3.9 mi NW
- Erma4.0 mi W
- Burleigh4.4 mi N
- Stone Harbor4.6 mi NE
- Lower5.0 mi W
- Whitesboro5.1 mi NW
- Cape May5.4 mi SW
- Cape May Court House6.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood
What county is Wildwood in?
Wildwood is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Wildwood, NJ?
5,157 people lived in Wildwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wildwood, NJ?
The ZIP code of Wildwood is 08260.
What is the elevation of Wildwood?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wildwood?
West Wildwood (0.9 mi), Wildwood Crest (1.5 mi), North Wildwood (1.7 mi), Diamond Beach (2.7 mi), Rio Grande (3.9 mi).
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