Jackson
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Jackson is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 58,544 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vista Center, 5.1 miles N.
- 58,544residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 99.2 sq miland area · 256.9 km²
- 590 / sq mipopulation density
- 08527main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Jackson
Jackson Township is a township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A portion of the township is located within the Pinelands National Reserve. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 58,544, an increase of 3,688 (+6.7%) from the 2010 census count of 54,856, which in turn reflected an increase of 12,040 (+28.1%) from the 42,816 counted in the 2000 census.
Roughly equidistant between New York City and Philadelphia, along with being close to the state capital of Trenton and the Jersey Shore on Interstate 195, Jackson is an outer-ring suburb of New York City within the New York metropolitan area. Jackson is also the site of the Six Flags Great Adventure Resort complex, which includes the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey water park, and Wild Safari Adventure safari park. The township is also home to Adventure Crossing, a mixed-use entertainment complex that opened in 2023.
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Living in Jackson
- Median household income
- $115,511
- Median home value
- $485,700
- Median rent
- $1,908/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Jackson had 58,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 58,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 590 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jackson at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 58,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 99.17 sq mi (256.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.38 sq mi (3.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0912° N, 74.3588° W |
| ZIP codes | 08527, 08733 |
| Official website | jacksontwpnj.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402934680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jackson
- Vista Center5.1 mi N
- Cedar Glen West5.3 mi SE
- Lakehurst5.8 mi S
- Leisure Knoll6.2 mi SE
- Leisure Village West6.9 mi SE
- Plumsted7.4 mi SW
- Pine Lake Park8.1 mi SE
- Lakewood8.5 mi E
- Manchester9.0 mi S
- New Egypt9.1 mi W
- Millstone9.3 mi NW
- Pine Ridge at Crestwood9.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson
What county is Jackson in?
Jackson is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Jackson, NJ?
58,544 people lived in Jackson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jackson, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08527. Other ZIP codes: 08733.
What is the elevation of Jackson?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jackson?
Vista Center (5.1 mi), Cedar Glen West (5.3 mi), Lakehurst (5.8 mi), Leisure Knoll (6.2 mi), Leisure Village West (6.9 mi).
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