Ocean City city, New Jersey
Ocean City city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ocean City city is a geographic entity located in Cape May County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,101. The land area covers 6.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,101 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.1 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,689 | ±252 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 21,191 | ±396 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,689 | ±252 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15,502 | ±327 |
| Median Home Value | $840,500 | ±$49,163 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,683 | ±$216 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,782 | ±$11,565 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,999 | ±$6,186 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,105 | ±373 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,156 | ±350 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.1% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 11,219 (2024)
ID: 186539
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY OF OCEAN CITY, CLERK'S OFFICE
861 ASBURY AVE, OCEAN CITY NJ 08226-3624
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COUNTY OF CAPE MAY
GUS Population: 93,875 (2024)
ID: 170099
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
4 MOORE RD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-1645
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Atlantic City, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Galloway, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-08 | MAYS LANDING, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | MAYS LANDING, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | MAYS LANDING, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | EGG HARBOR, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | AVALON, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
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College Vocational | 9.4 mi away | 8025 Black Horse Pike Bayport One Suite 250, West Atlantic City, NJ, 08232 |
6094077476
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OCEAN CITY FREE LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 1735 SIMPSON AVE, OCEAN CITY, NJ, 08226 |
(609) 399-2434
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Shore Beauty School
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 3003 English Creek Avenue, C-3/4/4B, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 |
6096453635
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OCEAN CITY FREE PUB. LIB.
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 1735 SIMPSON AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, NJ, 08226 |
(609) 399-2434
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Atlantic Cape Community College
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College | 14.0 mi away | 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ, 08330-2699 |
6096251111
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SOMERS POINT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 747 SHORE ROAD, SOMERS POINT, NJ, 08244 |
(609) 927-7113
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Stockton University
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College | 15.8 mi away | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205-9441 |
6096521776
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LONGPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 2305 ATLANTIC AVE, LONGPORT, NJ, 08403 |
(609) 487-7403
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LINWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 301 DAVIS AVENUE, LINWOOD, NJ, 08221 |
(609) 927-6756
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MARGATE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 8100 ATLANTIC AVENUE, MARGATE, NJ, 08402 |
(609) 822-4700
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ATLANTIC CITY, NJ US, located 12.1 miles from Ocean City city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.6° | 29.9° | 35.8° | 3.09" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 31.3° | 37.2° | 3.27" | — |
| March | 48.4° | 36.9° | 42.6° | 4.27" | — |
| April | 57.1° | 45.6° | 51.4° | 3.36" | — |
| May | 65.7° | 54.9° | 60.3° | 3.10" | — |
| June | 75.0° | 64.8° | 69.9° | 3.23" | — |
| July | 80.3° | 70.5° | 75.4° | 3.75" | — |
| August | 79.2° | 70.3° | 74.8° | 4.13" | — |
| September | 74.0° | 64.6° | 69.3° | 3.56" | — |
| October | 64.9° | 53.6° | 59.3° | 4.25" | — |
| November | 54.9° | 43.1° | 49.0° | 3.44" | — |
| December | 46.6° | 35.1° | 40.9° | 4.17" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Beesleys Point CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Marmora CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Somers Point city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Longport borough | Borough | 4.9 mi | — |
| Palermo CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400954360. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.