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 High-density area
- $79,870
- Median income Near-median income area
- $578,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07740 (Long Branch, NJ) rose +17.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 375.9 in 2023 to 439.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,175. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $578,800 (12% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,882; 42.6% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monmouth County, so 07740 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
161 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07740?
36.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
27.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,228housing units
15,228
Total Housing Units
13,260
Occupied Units
1,968
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$578,800
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07740
Long Branch (07740)
31,038 residents
- 07724
Eatontown (07724)
21,710 residents
- 07760 9,283
Rumson (07760)
9,283 residents
- 07764 8,097
West Long Branch (07764)
8,097 residents
- 07755 6,363
Oakhurst (07755)
6,363 residents
- 07739 5,938
Little Silver (07739)
5,938 residents
- 07757 5,356
Oceanport (07757)
5,356 residents
- 07750 3,279
Monmouth Beach (07750)
3,279 residents
- 07711 1,533
Allenhurst (07711)
1,533 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07740 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07739
Little Silver (07739)
$240,853 median income
- 07760
Rumson (07760)
$226,635 median income
- 07723
Deal (07723)
$160,000 median income
- 07750
Monmouth Beach (07750)
$150,188 median income
- 07755
Oakhurst (07755)
$134,338 median income
- 07757
Oceanport (07757)
$126,094 median income
- 07764
West Long Branch (07764)
$114,271 median income
- 07711
Allenhurst (07711)
$112,404 median income
- 07724
Eatontown (07724)
$102,756 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07740, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,038 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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