Manchester
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Manchester is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 45,115 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 154 ft (47 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crestwood Village, 1.4 miles E.
- 45,115residents (2020 Census)
- 154 ftelevation · 47 m
- 81.4 sq miland area · 210.9 km²
- 554 / sq mipopulation density
- 08759main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Manchester
Manchester Township is a township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is noted for containing the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, the site of the infamous Hindenburg disaster of May 6, 1937. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 45,115, the highest recorded in any decennial count and an increase of 2,045 (+4.7%) from the 2010 census count of 43,070, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,142 (+10.6%) from the 38,928 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Manchester
- Median household income
- $56,885
- Median home value
- $219,100
- Median rent
- $1,477/mo
- Median age
- 64.2
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Manchester had 45,115 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45,115 |
|---|---|
| Density | 554 per sq mi (214 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Manchester at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 45,115 (2020) |
| Land area | 81.42 sq mi (210.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9616° N, 74.3753° W |
| ZIP codes | 08759, 08733 |
| Official website | manchestertwp.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402943140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Manchester
- Crestwood Village1.4 mi E
- Cedar Glen Lakes1.4 mi SW
- Pine Ridge at Crestwood3.3 mi E
- Lakehurst4.6 mi NE
- Holiday City-Berkeley5.1 mi E
- Leisure Knoll6.0 mi NE
- Leisure Village West6.0 mi NE
- Holiday Heights6.4 mi E
- Pine Lake Park6.7 mi NE
- Cedar Glen West7.1 mi NE
- Silver Ridge7.3 mi E
- Holiday City South7.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Manchester
What county is Manchester in?
Manchester is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Manchester, NJ?
45,115 people lived in Manchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Manchester, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08759. Other ZIP codes: 08733.
What is the elevation of Manchester?
154 feet (47 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Manchester?
Crestwood Village (1.4 mi), Cedar Glen Lakes (1.4 mi), Pine Ridge at Crestwood (3.3 mi), Lakehurst (4.6 mi), Holiday City-Berkeley (5.1 mi).
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