ZIP Code 07740

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Long Branch · Monmouth County · New Jersey

Population
31,038

2,269/sq mi

Median income
$79,870

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$578,800

▲ 108% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.1%

Median age 36.7

Land area
13.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 07740 in Long Branch, New Jersey has a population of 31,038. The median household income is $79,870, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $578,800, 108% above the US average. 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.7 square miles in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The area is home to 31,038 residents, producing a population density of 2,269 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 07740 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07740 sits at $79,870 (35% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,175. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $578,800 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,882 per month, and 42.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, 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 07740 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 07740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,038

Population

13.7

Area (sq mi)

2,269

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Long Branch, NJ

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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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