Manchester New Jersey Map

About Manchester, New Jersey

Manchester is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 43,900. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Manchester is located at 39.9544°N, 74.3788°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8759.

Manchester unfolds as a landscape of quiet contrasts, where the pine-scented air of the Pine Barrens meets the gentle embrace of coastal plain. It lies 3.6 miles west-south-west of Ocean County, NJ (from Ocean County, NJ: bearing 258°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Toms River. The terrain here is a study in subtle undulation, a tapestry of sandy loam supporting stands of scrub oak and towering pines, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze. Meadows, often dappled with the fleeting gold of sunlight, give way to the more ordered lines of residential streets, where mature trees cast long, shifting shadows. Even in its more developed stretches, a sense of the wild clings, a reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the doorstep, a place where the earth still breathes a primal rhythm. The history of Manchester is deeply entwined with the natural resources that have shaped its destiny. Once a hub for cedar logging, its early economy was forged in the dense forests, the scent of freshly cut timber a defining aroma. Later, the land's fertility drew farmers, their fields adding a patchwork of greens and browns to the verdant expanse. Today, while the echoes of those industries persist in the character of its older homes and the enduring connection to the land, Manchester's economy has diversified, embracing service industries and a growing residential appeal. The nearby waterways, remnants of ancient riverbeds and marshes, still beckon, offering a connection to the area's watery past and present, a soothing counterpoint to the hum of modern life.

About This Manchester Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Manchester, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Manchester and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Manchester includes the ZIP code (08759), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Manchester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.