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Cape May County

Population: 95,263 · 20 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
95,263
People
Median age
51.8
Housing
Total households
44,884
Income
Median household income
$91,128
Housing
Total housing units
99,599
Employment
Employment rate
53.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39%
Healthcare
Insured population
95%
County details
Local time 02:10:35(ET)
NameCape May
Total ZIP codes20total
ZIP codes (by type)
12 Standard8 PO Box
Area code609, 640
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates39.0858411, -74.8463541
Land area251.5 sq miles(651.4 km²)

Map of Cape May county, New Jersey with ZIP codes

Map of Cape May County, New Jersey and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Cape May County

Compare the largest cities in Cape May County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Ocean City11,229$101,7821ZIPs
Villas9,134$80,9741ZIPs
Cape May Court House5,573$74,4641ZIPs
Wildwood5,157$75,2221ZIPs
Rio Grande3,610$76,2501ZIPs
Cape May2,768$62,5761ZIPs
Marmora2,413$105,5361ZIPs
Whitesboro2,300$95,5221ZIPs
Woodbine2,128$46,0781ZIPs
Sea Isle City2,104$108,3591ZIPs
South Dennis1,703$101,5001ZIPs
Avalon1,243$139,1671ZIPs
Dennisville830$96,1481ZIPs
Stone Harbor796$169,1671ZIPs
South Seaville695$129,7221ZIPs
Ocean View685$107,3441ZIPs
Goshen400$132,8951ZIPs
Tuckahoe357$138,7501ZIPs
Cape May Point305$86,1251ZIPs
Strathmere137$108,9531ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Cape May County

Review the most populated postal areas across Cape May County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS