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Strathmere, NJ
Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08248.
Population
266
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
505
ZIP codes
1
Strathmere and its ZIP codes
Strathmere at a glance
- Strathmere is 60% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
Local data for Strathmere, NJ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape May County. PPP loans are for Strathmere.
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
PPP loans
$989K
11 loans, 129 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Strathmere, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Strathmere, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Strathmere
1 in or overlapping Strathmere. Population shown
Cities near Strathmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeavilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.3 |
| PalermoCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.1 |
| Sea Isle CityCity | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Ocean ViewCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.9 |
| MarmoraCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| Ocean CityCity | 5.1 mi | 6.8 |
| South SeavilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Beesleys PointCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.1 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.2 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| WoodbineBorough | 8.3 mi | 8 |
| AvalonBorough | 8.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Corbin CityCity | 8.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Somers PointCity | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| DennisvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.4 |
| MarshallvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Strathmere, NJ in?
- Strathmere is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Strathmere, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Strathmere include 08248.
- What is the population of Strathmere, NJ?
- About 266 people live in Strathmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Strathmere?
- Nearby places include Seaville (2.9 mi), Palermo (3 mi), Sea Isle City (3.7 mi), Ocean View (3.8 mi), Marmora (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023