| ZIP Code | 08759 |
|---|---|
| City | Manchester Township |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 140 ft |
| Latitude | 39.961826 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.359828 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 68.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.72 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 379 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,006 (43%) |
| Some College | 3,434 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 3,694 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,720 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,992 (23.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,000 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $176,600 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,324/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,101 |
| Vacant Units | 2,461 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,101 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,461 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.72 |
ZIP code 08759 is located in Manchester Township, New Jersey, within Ocean County. With a population of 34,290, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 68.1 years. Economically, 08759 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08759 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $176,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,324 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 08759 is primarily White (87.37%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08759 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 08759 in Manchester Township, NJ is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,290 residents, a median household income of $55,000, and a median home value of $176,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.