ZIP Code 08759

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Manchester Township · Ocean County · New Jersey

Population
33,263

199/sq mi

Median income
$52,178

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$192,000

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.0%

Median age 68.3

Land area
166.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 08759 in Manchester Township, New Jersey has a population of 33,263. The median household income is $52,178, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $192,000, 31% below the US average. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.9 square miles in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. The area is home to 33,263 residents, producing a population density of 199 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08759 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08759 sits at $52,178 (57% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,044. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $192,000 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,268 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ocean County, so you can benchmark 08759 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 08759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08759.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08759, Manchester Township, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,263

Population

166.9

Area (sq mi)

199

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08759?

68.3

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,178

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$42,044

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,966

Total Housing Units

19,539

Occupied Units

2,427

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$192,000

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,268

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

354

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+254%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08759 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 198
2021 +17.2% 232
2022 +29.1% 300
2023 +9.4% 328
2024 +7.9% 354

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 324 business establishments in ZIP 08759, employing approximately 3,446 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,042,000.

324

Businesses

3,446

Employees

$167.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 63 19.4%
Construction 55 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 48 14.8%
Retail trade 35 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 26 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.6%
Finance and insurance 14 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.4%
Wholesale trade 6 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08759 vs 08733 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08733 Lakehurst, NJ 2,752 3.7 mi
08527 Jackson, NJ 54,392 8.7 mi
08757 Toms River, NJ 33,217 5.8 mi
08755 Toms River, NJ 25,302 7.3 mi
08731 Forked River, NJ 20,009 9.2 mi
08533 New Egypt, NJ 6,945 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08759 in?
ZIP code 08759 (Manchester Township) is located in Ocean County, New Jersey. Ocean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ocean-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08759?
ZIP code 08759 in Manchester Township, NJ has a population of 33,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08759?
The median household income in ZIP 08759 is $52,178, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08759?
The median home value in ZIP 08759 is $192,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08759?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08759 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08759?
ZIP code 08759 has 324 business establishments employing approximately 3,446 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08759?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08759 are: Health care and social assistance (63), Construction (55), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08759?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08759 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08759?
In ZIP code 08759, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08759?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08759 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08759?
In ZIP code 08759, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08759?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08759 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Manchester Township, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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