ZIP Code 07740
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Long Branch · Monmouth County · New Jersey
- Population
- 31,038
- Median income
- $79,870
- Median home value
- $578,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.1%
- Land area
- 13.7 sq mi
2,269/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▲ 108% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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 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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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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