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Burleigh, NJ
Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Population
159
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
104
ZIP codes
0
Burleigh and its ZIP codes
Burleigh at a glance
- Burleigh is 92% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
Local data for Burleigh, NJ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape May County. PPP loans are for Burleigh.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Burleigh, 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
86° / 29°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burleigh, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Burleigh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Cape May Court HouseCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Rio GrandeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.7 |
| West WildwoodBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| North WildwoodCity | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Stone HarborBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| WildwoodCity | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ErmaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Wildwood CrestBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| VillasCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Diamond BeachCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| AvalonBorough | 6.4 mi | 4.3 |
| GoshenCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| North Cape MayCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2 |
| Cape MayCity | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burleigh, NJ in?
- Burleigh is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Burleigh, NJ?
- About 159 people live in Burleigh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burleigh?
- Nearby places include Whitesboro (1.2 mi), Cape May Court House (2.6 mi), Rio Grande (2.8 mi), West Wildwood (3.4 mi), North Wildwood (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023