ZIP Code 07728

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Freehold · Monmouth County · New Jersey

Population
56,257

447/sq mi

Median income
$114,072

▲ 50% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$505,400

▲ 82% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.0%

Median age 41.7

Land area
125.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 07728 in Freehold, New Jersey has a population of 56,257. The median household income is $114,072, which is 50% above the national average. Median home value is $505,400, 82% above the US average. 46.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07728 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.9 square miles in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The area is home to 56,257 residents, producing a population density of 447 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07728 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07728 sits at $114,072 (6% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,568. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $505,400 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,955 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07728 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monmouth County, so you can benchmark 07728 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07728

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07728.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07728, Freehold, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

56,257

Population

125.9

Area (sq mi)

447

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07728?

41.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$114,072

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$55,568

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,162

Total Housing Units

20,519

Occupied Units

643

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$505,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,955

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07728 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 178
2021 +11.7% 199
2022 +14.2% 228
2023 +12.3% 256
2024 +6.8% 273

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,841 business establishments in ZIP 07728, employing approximately 24,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,279,158,000.

1,841

Businesses

24,183

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 287 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 276 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 235 12.8%
Construction 185 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 166 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 156 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 130 7.1%
Finance and insurance 98 5.3%
Wholesale trade 82 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 36 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 2.0%
Information 35 1.9%
Manufacturing 33 1.8%
Educational services 25 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
07726 Englishtown, NJ 42,508 5.0 mi
07746 Marlboro, NJ 18,666 6.7 mi
07727 Farmingdale, NJ 7,050 6.9 mi
07731 Howell, NJ 38,304 6.9 mi
07751 Morganville, NJ 19,736 9.6 mi
08510 Millstone Township, NJ 5,231 7.6 mi
07722 Colts Neck, NJ 10,209 7.4 mi
08527 Jackson, NJ 54,392 9.0 mi
08701 Lakewood, NJ 92,843 11.2 mi
08831 Monroe Township, NJ 45,620 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07728 in?
ZIP code 07728 (Freehold) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07728?
ZIP code 07728 in Freehold, NJ has a population of 56,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07728?
The median household income in ZIP 07728 is $114,072, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07728?
The median home value in ZIP 07728 is $505,400, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07728 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07728?
ZIP code 07728 has 1,841 business establishments employing approximately 24,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07728 are: Retail trade (287), Health care and social assistance (276), Professional, scientific, and technical services (235). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07728?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07728 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07728?
In ZIP code 07728, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07728?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07728 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07728?
In ZIP code 07728, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07728 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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