Cape May County, NJ ZIP Codes
New Jersey (NJ) · 21 ZIP codes · 21 cities
21
ZIP codes
95,661
population (2021)
-1.6%
pop change since 2010
34009
FIPS code
Cape May County ZIP code map
About Cape May County
Cape May County is located in New Jersey and contains 21 ZIP codes across 21 cities and communities.
The county's population was 95,661 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.6% from 97,265 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cape May County is 34009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 95,661 |
| 2010 population | 97,265 |
| Change | -1.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| FIPS code | 34009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cape May County
Avalon
Cape May
Cape May Court House
Cape May Point
Dennisville
Goshen
Green Creek
Marmora
Ocean City
Ocean View
Rio Grande
Sea Isle City
South Dennis
South Seaville
Stone Harbor
Strathmere
Tuckahoe
Villas
Whitesboro
Wildwood
Woodbine
ZIP codes for Cape May County, NJ (21)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08202 | Avalon | Cape May | View map |
| 08204 | Cape May | Cape May | View map |
| 08210 | Cape May Court House | Cape May | View map |
| 08212 | Cape May Point | Cape May | View map |
| 08214 | Dennisville | Cape May | View map |
| 08218 | Goshen | Cape May | View map |
| 08219 | Green Creek | Cape May | View map |
| 08223 | Marmora | Cape May | View map |
| 08226 | Ocean City | Cape May | View map |
| 08230 | Ocean View | Cape May | View map |
| 08242 | Rio Grande | Cape May | View map |
| 08243 | Sea Isle City | Cape May | View map |
| 08245 | South Dennis | Cape May | View map |
| 08246 | South Seaville | Cape May | View map |
| 08247 | Stone Harbor | Cape May | View map |
| 08248 | Strathmere | Cape May | View map |
| 08250 | Tuckahoe | Cape May | View map |
| 08251 | Villas | Cape May | View map |
| 08252 | Whitesboro | Cape May | View map |
| 08260 | Wildwood | Cape May | View map |
| 08270 | Woodbine | Cape May | View map |
Demographics & statistics
95,992
Population
49.5
Median age
$85,996
Median household income
$51,133
Per capita income
$608,675
Median home value
$1,441
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
89,134
Housing units
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,025
Under 5
2,164
2,225
5–9
2,378
2,431
10–14
2,599
2,269
15–19
2,426
2,278
20–24
2,436
4,844
25–34
5,179
4,439
35–44
4,745
5,311
45–54
5,678
3,313
55–59
3,543
4,480
60–64
4,789
7,475
65–74
7,991
3,994
75–84
4,270
1,310
85+
1,400
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,891 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 79,101 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 26,440 | 32.7% |
| Median age | 49.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
3.5%
Other race
2.9%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,831 | 82.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,282 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,805 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,595 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 2,890 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 802 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
16.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 16.4% |
| Median income | $85,996 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
17.9%
$300k–$500k
29.9%
$500k–$1M
21.6%
$1M+
17.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $608,675 |
| Median rent / month | $1,441 |
| Owner occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter occupied | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 45.7% |
| Single-family detached | 61.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.0% |
| Electricity | 18.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22,727 | 55.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,325 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,985 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11,352 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,470 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18,631 | 47.1% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.8% | 18.1% |
| Married | 63.0% | 58.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 807 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1,132 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 7,732 | 40.6% |
| High school | 4,037 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,449 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Professional & management
10.9%
Retail trade
10.9%
Construction
9.5%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Public administration
7.2%
Other services
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.7% |
| Retirement income | 37.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,310 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 45.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 91,803 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 2,748 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,012 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 380 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 195 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 91,416 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 89,495 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 49,051 | 47.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,921 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,576 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,229 | 53.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 27,436 | 28.6% |
| French | 11,680 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 2,847 | 3% |
| English | 1,108 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 803 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 767 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 542 | 0.6% |
| German | 520 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 238 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.7% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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