North Cape May New Jersey Map

About North Cape May, New Jersey

North Cape May is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,731. The population density is 688.6 people per km². North Cape May is located at 38.9821°N, 74.9580°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

North Cape May unfolds with a gentle embrace of the Delaware Bay, its landscape a subtle blend of marshlands and modest residential streets that slope towards the water. It lies 26.8 miles south of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 182°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-north-west of Lower. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt, a constant companion that softens the edges of the day and deepens the hues of the sky as dusk approaches. Low-lying dunes, studded with hardy grasses that sway like whispered secrets in the breeze, mark the transition from manicured lawns to the vast expanse of the bay. Small boats, their masts like skeletal fingers against the horizon, often dot the water, suggesting a life lived in communion with the tides. The sun, when it breaks through the coastal haze, casts a diffused, almost pearlescent light, imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty. The history of North Cape May is intertwined with the maritime pulse of the region, its early days shaped by fishing and the modest commerce that followed the waterways. While not as grand as its more famous southern neighbor, North Cape May has always held its own, a place where the working waterfront met the quietude of home. The economy, though diversified now, still echoes with the bounty of the bay, with local businesses catering to both summer visitors and the year-round residents who appreciate the unhurried rhythm of life. The ferry terminal, a significant nexus, connects this corner of the peninsula to distant shores, a constant reminder of the currents that have always guided its destiny and continue to shape the character of North Cape May.

About This North Cape May Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Cape May, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.982057, -74.957952. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North Cape May and Cape May County.

Detailed location data for North Cape May includes the ZIP code (08204), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cape May County (Middle Township), and school district assignment (Lower Cape May Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Cape May is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.