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Beesleys Point, NJ
Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08223.
Population
1,335
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
627
ZIP codes
1
Beesleys Point and its ZIP codes
Beesleys Point at a glance
- Beesleys Point is 51% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,800 (25% below New Jersey).
Local data for Beesleys Point, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beesleys Point, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$339,800
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
57.7%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (339), Irish Americans (314), Italian Americans (311).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape May County. PPP loans are for Beesleys Point.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,126
43,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,400
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $14,258 per person
How people get to work
Beesleys Point, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beesleys Point, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,649
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
25,975
40.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 30°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beesleys Point, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Beesleys Point
1 in or overlapping Beesleys Point. Population shown
Cities near Beesleys Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean CityCity | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| MarmoraCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| Somers PointCity | 3 mi | 4 |
| PalermoCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Corbin CityCity | 5.6 mi | 7.7 |
| StrathmereCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| SeavilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| LinwoodCity | 6 mi | 3.8 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| LongportBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| English CreekCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.8 |
| BargaintownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.5 |
| MarshallvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Ocean ViewCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Margate CityCity | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| NorthfieldCity | 7.9 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beesleys Point, NJ in?
- Beesleys Point is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Beesleys Point, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beesleys Point include 08223.
- What is the population of Beesleys Point, NJ?
- About 1,335 people live in Beesleys Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beesleys Point?
- Nearby places include Ocean City (1.6 mi), Marmora (1.7 mi), Somers Point (3 mi), Palermo (4.3 mi), Corbin City (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023