Upper township, New Jersey
Upper township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Upper township is a geographic entity located in Cape May County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,355. The land area covers 62.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,355 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,258 | ±232 | 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 | 6,619 | ±254 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,258 | ±232 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,361 | ±240 |
| Median Home Value | $411,500 | ±$19,373 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,843 | ±$388 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,991 | ±$7,943 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,442 | ±$3,261 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 336 | ±152 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,226 | ±331 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.1% | ±3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GUS Population: 12,406 (2024)
ID: 109138
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ENGINEER
PO BOX 205, TUCKAHOE NJ 08250-0205
|
|
COUNTY OF CAPE MAY
GUS Population: 93,875 (2024)
ID: 170099
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
4 MOORE RD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-1645
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VINELAND, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Atlantic City, 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 | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Egg Harbor Township, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shore Beauty School
|
College Vocational | 13.5 mi away | 3003 English Creek Avenue, C-3/4/4B, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 |
6096453635
|
|
UPPER CAPE BRANCH
|
Library | 2.7 mi away | 2050 RT 631, TUCKAHOE, NJ, 08250 |
(609) 628-2607
|
|
Atlantic Cape Community College
|
College | 14.3 mi away | 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ, 08330-2699 |
6096251111
|
|
WOODBINE BRANCH
|
Library | 5.1 mi away | 801 WEBSTER STREET, WOODBINE, NJ, 08270 |
(609) 861-2501
|
|
Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
|
College Vocational | 15.0 mi away | 8025 Black Horse Pike Bayport One Suite 250, West Atlantic City, NJ, 08232 |
6094077476
|
|
SEA ISLE CITY BRANCH
|
Library | 7.3 mi away | 125 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD., SEA ISLE CITY, NJ, 08243 |
(609) 263-8485
|
|
Stockton University
|
College | 19.3 mi away | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205-9441 |
6096521776
|
|
OCEAN CITY FREE LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
|
Library | 7.4 mi away | 1735 SIMPSON AVE, OCEAN CITY, NJ, 08226 |
(609) 399-2434
|
|
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
|
College | 21.7 mi away | 3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ, 08362-1500 |
8566918600
|
|
OCEAN CITY FREE PUB. LIB.
|
Library | 7.4 mi away | 1735 SIMPSON AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, NJ, 08226 |
(609) 399-2434
|
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 ESTELL MANOR, NJ US, located 10.2 miles from Upper township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.2° | 23.0° | 33.1° | 3.81" | 6.1" |
| February | 45.9° | 24.5° | 35.2° | 3.39" | 8.2" |
| March | 53.2° | 31.2° | 42.2° | 4.98" | 3.4" |
| April | 64.5° | 40.8° | 52.6° | 3.83" | 0.7" |
| May | 73.3° | 51.0° | 62.1° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 60.4° | 71.1° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.5° | 65.9° | 76.2° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 64.0° | 74.3° | 5.52" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 56.9° | 67.8° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.4° | 44.4° | 55.9° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.1° | 35.0° | 46.0° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| December | 47.8° | 27.7° | 37.8° | 4.74" | 3.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Palermo CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Corbin City city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Marshallville CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Seaville CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Marmora CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400974810. • 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.