North Cape May is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) located within Lower Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 3,226. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry departs from the area. North Cape May is mostly a residential community, with no hotels but many vacation homes. Many people come here after they retire.