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Ocean County's largest township, with Six Flags Great Adventure, Prospertown Lake and Colliers Mills, three Interstate 195 exits and Academy buses to Manhattan.

County
Ocean
Population
58,544 (2020 Census)
Land area
99.2 sq mi
Water area
1.4 sq mi

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Jackson Township is the largest town in Ocean County by area, about 99 square miles, formed in 1844 and named for President Andrew Jackson. Part of the township is in the Pinelands National Reserve, and its western end holds Prospertown Lake and the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, shared with Plumsted.

Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari Adventure are on Route 537, near Jackson Premium Outlets and Adventure Crossing. Interstate 195 crosses the north end with three exits, Academy buses leave for Manhattan from the park and ride on Progress Place, and Johnson Memorial Park hosts Jackson Day each year.

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Notable Neighborhoods In Jackson Township

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Jackson At A Glance

Proximity to Major Cities: Located near Interstate 195 and County Routes 528 and 537, Jackson connects to New York City and Philadelphia. Ample Green Space: The township is home to expansive parks, nature reserves, and the famous Pine Barrens, making it ideal for hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation.

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Market Snapshot

Jackson Township Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $507,000

    Down 15.5% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    53

    81 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $590,000

    587 homes have sold this year, with the median down 1.7% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    355

    318 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    33 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    5.2 months

    How long the homes for sale would last at the current pace of sales

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Source: MOMLS (Monmouth Ocean Multiple Listing Service), Market Summary, Residential, September 2026, pulled October 5, 2026. Residential sales reported to the MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. These are MLS figures, not Dennis Mark’s own. For what your home could sell for today, ask for a home value.

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Local Spotlight

The independent restaurants, cafés and shops that make Jackson feel like home.

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Jackson Q&A

Straight answers to common questions about Jackson, each with its source. Checked September 2026.

What county is Jackson, NJ in?

Jackson Township is in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was formed in 1844, when the area was still part of Monmouth County, and became part of Ocean County when that county was created in 1850. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Jackson township; Wikipedia, Jackson Township, New Jersey.

What is the population of Jackson Township?

58,544 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 61,281, the fourth-largest in Ocean County. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Jackson township; U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Estimates, Vintage 2025.

How big is Jackson Township?

About 99.2 square miles of land (99.17 square miles at the 2020 Census). Jackson is the largest municipality in Ocean County by area. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Jackson township; Wikipedia, Ocean County, New Jersey.

Why is it called Jackson?

It was named for President Andrew Jackson. The township was incorporated on March 6, 1844, from parts of Dover Township (now Toms River), Freehold Township and Upper Freehold Township. Source: Wikipedia, Jackson Township, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code for Jackson, NJ?

How much are property taxes in Jackson?

The average residential property tax bill in Jackson Township was $9,038 for tax year 2025. The Ocean County average was $8,114 and the New Jersey average was $10,340. Any one home's bill depends on its assessed value. Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics.

What is the property tax rate in Jackson?

The 2025 general tax rate was 1.386, meaning $1.386 per $100 of assessed value. The state's effective tax rate, which adjusts for how assessments compare with market value, was 1.458, or about $1.46 per $100 of market value. Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates.

What is the median home value in Jackson?

$485,700 for owner-occupied homes, from the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 survey. That is a survey estimate, not today's sale prices. For current prices, search homes or ask Dennis Mark for a home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Jackson township.

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