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Map of Lacey Township with Lanoka Harbor marked

Notable Neighborhoods of Lacey Township Lanoka Harbor

The northern end of Lacey, a bay town since the mid-1700s, with lagoon homes, inland streets and Cedar Creek Beach.

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The Short Take

Lanoka Harbor At A Glance

Lanoka Harbor is an unincorporated community in the northern part of Lacey Township, with its own ZIP code, 08734. It dates to the mid-18th century as one of the Barnegat Bay towns, which lived on forest trade and the sea, including a large oyster industry, long before the railroad brought resort trade.

Sources: Wikipedia, Lanoka Harbor; Lacey Township, Figures. Checked October 2026.

Known For: A Name With A Story

The original name was Lanes Oaks, for the oaks along George Lane, later shortened to Lanoka. In 1924 Samuel Rogers added Harbor to draw visitors to the shore.

Source: Wikipedia, Lanoka Harbor, checked October 2026.

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Flood Zones And Schools

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Lanoka Harbor is served by the Lacey Township School District, including Lacey Township High School and Lanoka Harbor, Mill Pond and Cedar Creek elementary schools. Ask the district which elementary school serves a specific address.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Lacey Township School District; Wikipedia, Lanoka Harbor. Checked October 2026.

Lanoka Harbor Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Is Lanoka Harbor part of Lacey Township?

Yes. It is an unincorporated community in Lacey Township. Source: Wikipedia, Lanoka Harbor.

What ZIP code is Lanoka Harbor?

08734. Source: Lacey Township, Figures.

Where does the name Lanoka Harbor come from?

From Lanes Oaks, after the oaks along George Lane; Harbor was added in 1924 to attract visitors. Source: Wikipedia, Lanoka Harbor.

Is there a beach in Lanoka Harbor?

Cedar Creek Beach on Forrest Avenue is a guarded township lake beach; a resident badge is required in season. Source: Lacey Township, Beaches.

Which schools serve Lanoka Harbor?

The Lacey Township School District, including Lacey Township High School and Lanoka Harbor, Mill Pond and Cedar Creek elementary schools. Source: Wikipedia, Lanoka Harbor.

How old is Lanoka Harbor?

It was established in the mid-18th century. Source: Wikipedia, Lanoka Harbor.

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