Upper Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

Upper Township is a township in Cape May County, New Jersey. About 12,525 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 62 sq mi (161 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Upper Township in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,525 ± 23
County
Cape May County
School district
Upper Township School District
Land area
62 sq mi (161 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$111,991 ± $7,943
Median home value
$411,500 ± $19,373
Water area
6.66 sq mi (17.2 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3400974810
Coordinates (central point)
39.258112, -74.726912

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 Upper Township, largest first

  1. Palermo (CDP)2,696 people
  2. Seaville (CDP)2,589 people
  3. Marmora (CDP)2,039 people
  4. Beesleys Point (CDP)1,335 people
  5. Marshallville (CDP)480 people
  6. Strathmere (CDP)266 people
  7. Tuckahoe (CDP)175 people

These places’ central points lie inside Upper 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

  1. Corbin City (city)3.2 mi north
  2. Woodbine (borough)4.9 mi southwest
  3. Dennis Township6.1 mi southwest
  4. Ocean City (city)6.8 mi east
  5. Estell Manor (city)7.1 mi north
  6. Sea Isle City (city)7.5 mi south
  7. Somers Point (city)7.6 mi northeast
  8. Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County10 mi northeast
  9. Maurice River Township, Cumberland County11 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Upper Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Cape May County, largest first

  1. Lower Township21,956 people
  2. Middle Township20,277 people
  3. 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 Upper Township

Longest day
14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:32 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:35 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:16 AM4:59 PM9 h 43 min
Feb 156:50 AM5:35 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:10 AM7:05 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:22 AM7:36 PM13 h 14 min
May 155:45 AM8:05 PM14 h 20 min
Jun 155:31 AM8:27 PM14 h 56 min
Jul 155:44 AM8:24 PM14 h 40 min
Aug 156:11 AM7:54 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 156:40 AM7:07 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:08 AM6:20 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 156:42 AM4:44 PM10 h 2 min
Dec 157:11 AM4:36 PM9 h 25 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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