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Erma, NJ

Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08204.

Population

1,959

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

672

ZIP codes

1

Erma and its ZIP codes

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Erma at a glance

  • Erma is 47% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $96,885, 6% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,900 (10% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,530 a month.

Local data for Erma, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Erma, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$96,885

Poverty rate

5.0%

Median home value

$409,900

Median rent

$1,530/mo

Homeownership

79.5%

Bachelor's or higher

35.1%

Median age

44.8

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (526), German Americans (445), Italian Americans (195).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape May County. PPP loans are for Erma.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Aug 2026, -1.1 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

Cape May County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Erma, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.3%
  • Carpooled14.4%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.3%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Erma, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Erma, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.5%

U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Erma

1 in or overlapping Erma. Population shown

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Cities near Erma

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Rio GrandeCensus-designated place2 mi2.7
VillasCensus-designated place2.7 mi3.9
North Cape MayCensus-designated place3.1 mi2
Diamond BeachCensus-designated place3.2 mi0.2
Wildwood CrestBorough3.6 mi1.3
Cape MayCity3.7 mi2.5
WhitesboroCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.5
West WildwoodBorough3.9 mi0.3
West Cape MayBorough4.1 mi1.2
WildwoodCity4.2 mi1.5
BurleighCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.5
Cape May PointBorough5.4 mi0.3
North WildwoodCity5.6 mi1.7
Cape May Court HouseCensus-designated place7.3 mi8.7
Stone HarborBorough7.9 mi1.4
GoshenCensus-designated place11 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Erma, NJ in?
Erma is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Erma, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Erma include 08204.
What is the population of Erma, NJ?
About 1,959 people live in Erma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Erma?
Nearby places include Rio Grande (2 mi), Villas (2.7 mi), North Cape May (3.1 mi), Diamond Beach (3.2 mi), Wildwood Crest (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023