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The Forked River State Marina, three lake beaches, Popcorn Park Zoo and Pinelands forest, across Forked River, Lanoka Harbor and Bamber Lakes.

County
Ocean
Population
28,655 (2020 Census)
Land area
83.2 sq mi
Water area
16.6 sq mi

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Lacey Township sits on Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, about 64 miles from Times Square and 48 from Philadelphia in a straight line. It takes in Forked River, Lanoka Harbor and Bamber Lakes, and more than 95 percent of its homes are east of the Garden State Parkway. West of the Parkway, about two-thirds of the township is Pinelands forest, rising to the Forked River Mountains.

The township runs three guarded lake beaches, at Cedar Creek, Bamber Lake and Lake Barnegat, and the Forked River State Marina has 125 berths. Popcorn Park Zoo is on Lacey Road, the Barnegat Branch Trail runs south toward Barnegat, and NJ TRANSIT route 559 follows Route 9 north to Toms River and south to Atlantic City.

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Lacey Township At A Glance

Coastal Access: Lacey Township boasts access to Barnegat Bay, making it a haven for boating, fishing, and water activities. Parks & Recreation: The township has numerous parks and recreational areas, including the beautiful Gille Park, perfect for outdoor activities like picnicking, sports, and hiking.

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Lacey Township Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $450,000

    Down 8.7% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    27

    46 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $515,000

    323 homes have sold this year, with the median up 3.0% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    109

    110 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    19 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    2.8 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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Lacey Township Q&A

Straight answers to common questions about Lacey Township, Forked River and Lanoka Harbor, each with its source. Checked September 2026.

What county is Lacey Township in?

Lacey Township is in Ocean County, New Jersey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Lacey township.

Is Forked River in Lacey Township?

Yes. The township says Lacey includes Forked River, Lanoka Harbor and Bamber Lakes. Forked River and Lanoka Harbor are not separate towns, they are sections of Lacey with their own ZIP codes. Forked River is also a Census Bureau statistical area, with 5,274 people in 2020. Sources: Lacey Township, Township's History; Wikipedia, Lacey Township, New Jersey.

How do you pronounce Forked River?

Locally it is said with two syllables in the first word: FOR-kid or FORK-id River. Some people in Ocean County use "Forked River" for all of Lacey Township. Source: Wikipedia, Lacey Township, New Jersey.

What ZIP codes are in Lacey Township?

08731 for Forked River (which also covers Bamber Lake) and 08734 for Lanoka Harbor. Source: Lacey Township, Figures.

What is the population of Lacey Township?

28,655 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 30,297. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Lacey township.

How big is Lacey Township?

About 83.2 square miles of land (83.25 square miles at the 2020 Census), and about 99.8 square miles counting water. More than 95 percent of homes are east of the Garden State Parkway. The land west of the Parkway, about two-thirds of the township, is mostly pine and cedar forest where development is controlled by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Lacey township; Wikipedia, Lacey Township, New Jersey.

Why is it called Lacey?

It was named for Revolutionary War General John Lacey, who developed Ferrago Forge in 1809. The township was incorporated on March 23, 1871, from parts of Dover Township (now Toms River) and Union Township (now Barnegat). Source: Wikipedia, Lacey Township, New Jersey.

How much are property taxes in Lacey Township?

The average residential property tax bill in Lacey Township was $7,902 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.

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