Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Manchester Township is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey. About 45,880 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 81.4 sq mi (211 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 45,880 ± 33
- County
- Ocean County
- School district
- Manchester Township School District
- Land area
- 81.4 sq mi (211 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $56,885 ± $4,780
- Median home value
- $219,100 ± $12,658
- Water area
- 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km²)
- State
- New Jersey
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3402943140
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.961624, -74.375315
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Manchester Township, largest first
- Pine Lake Park (CDP)9,795 people
- Crestwood Village (CDP)7,830 people
- Leisure Village West (CDP)3,969 people
- Pine Ridge at Crestwood (CDP)2,719 people
- Leisure Knoll (CDP)2,668 people
- Cedar Glen Lakes (CDP)1,519 people
- Cedar Glen West (CDP)1,504 people
These places’ central points lie inside Manchester Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Lakehurst (borough)4.6 mi northeast
- Plumsted Township8.2 mi northwest
- Jackson Township9.0 mi north
- Lacey Township9.3 mi southeast
- Berkeley Township10 mi east
- Woodland Township, Burlington County11 mi southwest
- Toms River Township11 mi east
- Pemberton Township, Burlington County12 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Manchester Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Ocean County, largest first
- Lakewood Township139,019 people
- Toms River Township98,143 people
- Brick Township75,482 people
- Jackson Township59,980 people
- Berkeley Township44,634 people
- Stafford Township29,834 people
- Lacey Township29,508 people
- Barnegat Township25,165 people
- Little Egg Harbor Township21,285 people
- Ocean Township9,014 people
- Plumsted Township8,659 people
- Long Beach Township3,143 people
All 13
- Eagleswood Township1,647 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Ocean County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Manchester Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 1 minute around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 20 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:28 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:31 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:32 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:30 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:17 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:50 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:19 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:09 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:11 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Ocean County or the local office.
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