Lower Township, Cape May County, New Jersey
Lower Township is a township in Cape May County, New Jersey. About 21,956 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 21,956 ± 56
- County
- Cape May County
- School districts
- Lower Cape May Regional School District7–12 · high schoolLower Township School DistrictK–6 · elementary
- Land area
- 27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $84,962 ± $5,027
- Median home value
- $364,900 ± $16,201
- Water area
- 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km²)
- State
- New Jersey
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3400941610
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.983768, -74.911308
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Lower Township, largest first
- Villas (CDP)9,735 people
- North Cape May (CDP)3,731 people
- Erma (CDP)1,959 people
- Diamond Beach (CDP)350 people
These places’ central points lie inside Lower Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Cape May (city)3.0 mi south
- West Cape May (borough)3.2 mi southwest
- Wildwood Crest (borough)4.1 mi east
- Cape May Point (borough)4.3 mi southwest
- Wildwood (city)5.0 mi east
- Middle Township8.5 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Lower Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cape May County, largest first
- Middle Township20,277 people
- Upper Township12,525 people
- Dennis Township6,205 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cape May County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Lower Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 54 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:33 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:32 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:37 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:29 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:16 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:11 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:23 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:33 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:12 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:42 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:11 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Cape May County or the local office.
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