Manasquan
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Manasquan is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 5,938 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sea Girt, 1.3 miles N.
- 5,938residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 4,303 / sq mipopulation density
- 08736main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Manasquan
Manasquan (, man-ə-SKWAHN) is a borough in southern Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, on the Jersey Shore. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 5,938, an increase of 41 (+0.7%) from the 2010 census count of 5,897, which in turn reflected a decline of 413 (−6.5%) from the 6,310 counted in the 2000 census.
The borough's name is of Lenape Native American origin, deriving from "Mënàskunk" meaning "Place to Gather Grass or Reeds". The borough's name has also been described as deriving from "Man-A-Squaw-Han" meaning "stream of the island of squaws", "an island with enclosure for squans", "island door" or "point" / "top". Manasquan, Maniquan, Mannisquan, Manasquam, Squan, and Squan Village are variations on the original pronunciation and spelling.
Manasquan was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on December 30, 1887, from portions of Wall Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Manasquan as its 22nd best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.
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Living in Manasquan
- Median household income
- $142,944
- Median home value
- $988,100
- Median rent
- $2,030/mo
- Median age
- 48.3
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Manasquan had 5,938 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,938 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,303 per sq mi (1,661 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Manasquan at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,938 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.38 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1124° N, 74.0382° W |
| ZIP codes | 08736, 08730, 08750 |
| Official website | manasquan-nj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3443050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Manasquan
- Sea Girt1.3 mi N
- Brielle1.4 mi W
- Point Pleasant Beach1.4 mi S
- Spring Lake Heights2.6 mi N
- Spring Lake2.9 mi N
- Point Pleasant2.9 mi SW
- Bay Head3.0 mi S
- Allenwood3.5 mi NW
- Mantoloking3.9 mi S
- West Belmar4.0 mi N
- Lake Como4.0 mi N
- Belmar4.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Manasquan
What county is Manasquan in?
Manasquan is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Manasquan, NJ?
5,938 people lived in Manasquan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Manasquan, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08736. Other ZIP codes: 08730, 08750.
What is the elevation of Manasquan?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Manasquan?
Sea Girt (1.3 mi), Brielle (1.4 mi), Point Pleasant Beach (1.4 mi), Spring Lake Heights (2.6 mi), Spring Lake (2.9 mi).
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