Ocean View, New Jersey facts for kids
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Ocean View, New Jersey
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 Ocean View, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Ocean View, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ocean View, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Dennis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 685 |
| • Density | 235.64/sq mi (90.97/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08230
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| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0878941 |
Ocean View is a small community located in Dennis Township. It is part of Cape May County in the state of New Jersey. Even though it's not an official town, it's recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau collects information about the people living there.
The area has its own United States Postal Service ZIP Code, which is 08230. The post office in Ocean View first opened in 1872. William Doolittle was the very first postmaster.
Population of Ocean View
As of the 2020 United States census, the population of Ocean View was 685 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the area.
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| 2020 | 685 | — | |
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Schools in Ocean View
Students in Ocean View attend schools run by the Dennis Township Public Schools district. This district provides education for students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
After finishing 8th grade, students from Dennis Township go on to attend Middle Township High School. This high school is part of the Middle Township Public Schools district.
There are also county-wide schools available for students in Cape May County. These include the Cape May County Technical High School and the Cape May County Special Services School District. These schools offer specialized programs.
Bishop McHugh Regional School
Bishop McHugh Regional School is a private school operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. While it has a Cape May Courthouse postal address, it is often described as being in Ocean View.
As of 2020, students from many different towns in Cape May County attended this school. These towns include Dennis Township, Avalon, Cape May, Lower Township, Middle Township, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, Upper Township, Wildwood, and Woodbine. Students from Egg Harbor Township in Atlantic County and Millville in Cumberland County also attended.
