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Palermo, NJ
Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08230.
Population
2,696
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
866
ZIP codes
1
Palermo and its ZIP codes
Palermo at a glance
- Palermo is 32% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,005, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,400 (13% below New Jersey).
Local data for Palermo, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palermo, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,005
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$395,400
Homeownership
97.9%
Bachelor's or higher
46.9%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,133), German Americans (549), Italian Americans (358).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape May County. PPP loans are for Palermo.
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
How people get to work
Palermo, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palermo, 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
88° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palermo, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Palermo
1 in or overlapping Palermo. Population shown
Cities near Palermo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeavilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| MarmoraCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2 |
| StrathmereCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| Ocean ViewCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Beesleys PointCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Ocean CityCity | 4.6 mi | 6.8 |
| South SeavilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.4 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| Sea Isle CityCity | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Corbin CityCity | 5.6 mi | 7.7 |
| MarshallvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| WoodbineBorough | 6.4 mi | 8 |
| Somers PointCity | 7.2 mi | 4 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.2 |
| DennisvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.4 |
| English CreekCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palermo, NJ in?
- Palermo is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Palermo, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palermo include 08230.
- What is the population of Palermo, NJ?
- About 2,696 people live in Palermo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palermo?
- Nearby places include Seaville (1.7 mi), Marmora (2.6 mi), Strathmere (3 mi), Ocean View (3.6 mi), Beesleys Point (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023