City

Manchester Township, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥34,290Population
💰$55,000Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂68.1Median Age
🏠$176,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 3.8%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic5.1%
Black3.8%
Asian2.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
2%
25–44
11%
45–64
23%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.72
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma379 (1.3%)
HS Graduate13,006 (43%)
Some College3,434 (11.4%)
Associates3,694 (12.2%)
Bachelors2,720 (9%)
Graduate Degree6,992 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$176,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,324/mo
Total Housing Units22,101
Vacant Units2,461

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Manchester Township, NJ

Manchester Township is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,290 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.1 years.

Economically, Manchester Township is a working-class community. The median household income of $55,000 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Manchester Township is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,324 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manchester Township is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.37%).

Manchester Township, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Manchester Township
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08759 34,290 $55,000 $176,600 $1,324 6.2% 32.1% 87.9%