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Long Branch, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07740

Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,038
2,269/sq mi
$79,870
Median income
$578,800
Median home value
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Long Branch pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
2,269
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07740 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07740 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 31,038 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 2,269 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07740 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,870 (35% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,175. Poverty here runs at 15.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Housing costs here run $578,800 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,882 a month; 42.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Monmouth County, letting you compare 07740 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Branch, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07740.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07740, Long Branch, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,038

Population

13.7

Area (sq mi)

2,269

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07740?

36.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

27.1%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 11.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

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?

$79,870

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$43,175

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07740 ranks nationally

Long Branch, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,870 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,228

Total Housing Units

13,260

Occupied Units

1,968

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.6%
Renter 57.4%

$578,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,882

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+17.0%

YoY Change (2024)

440

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+340%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07740 have increased 17.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +340% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 264
2021 +13.8% 301
2022 +17.1% 352
2023 +6.9% 376
2024 +17.0% 440

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 767 business establishments in ZIP 07740, employing approximately 10,521 people with a combined annual payroll of $860,795,000.

767

Businesses

10,521

Employees

$860.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 161 21.0%
Accommodation and food services 98 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 93 12.1%
Retail trade 92 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 78 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.8%
Wholesale trade 27 3.5%
Finance and insurance 18 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.1%
Manufacturing 12 1.6%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Information 5 0.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07740 vs 07764 →

ZIP 07740 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07740 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07740 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07764 West Long Branch, NJ 8,097 1.5 mi
07757 Oceanport, NJ 5,356 1.9 mi
07750 Monmouth Beach, NJ 3,279 2.8 mi
07723 Deal, NJ 1,020 3.2 mi
07755 Oakhurst, NJ 6,363 2.8 mi
07703 Fort Monmouth, NJ 690 3.0 mi
07711 Allenhurst, NJ 1,533 4.0 mi
07739 Little Silver, NJ 5,938 3.6 mi
07760 Rumson, NJ 9,283 5.1 mi
07724 Eatontown, NJ 21,710 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monmouth County

07728 standard
Freehold, NJ
Pop: 56,257
07726 standard
Englishtown, NJ
Pop: 42,508
07712 standard
Asbury Park, NJ
Pop: 39,158
07731 standard
Howell, NJ
Pop: 38,304
07753 standard
Neptune, NJ
Pop: 37,554
07747 standard
Matawan, NJ
Pop: 30,770

Related Areas

Monmouth County Long Branch, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07740 in? ▼
ZIP code 07740 (Long Branch) 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 07740? ▼
ZIP code 07740 in Long Branch, NJ has a population of 31,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07740? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07740 is $79,870, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07740? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07740 is $578,800, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07740? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07740 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07740? ▼
ZIP code 07740 has 767 business establishments employing approximately 10,521 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07740? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07740 are: Construction (161), Accommodation and food services (98), Other services (except public administration) (93). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07740? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07740 increased by 17.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 340%. 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 07740? ▼
In ZIP code 07740, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% 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 07740? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07740 is 29.9 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 07740? ▼
In ZIP code 07740, approximately 42.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07740? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07740 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.