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West Long Branch, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07764

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

8,097
1,095/sq mi
$114,271
Median income
$684,300
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Long Branch pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,095
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07764 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07764 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, home to 8,097 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 1,095 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07764 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,271 (6% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,928. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.3%. Median home value sits at $684,300 (33% above the state average), median rent at $1,970 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 07764 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monmouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07764

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Long Branch, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07764.

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 07764, West 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

8,097

Population

7.4

Area (sq mi)

1,095

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07764?

29.9

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$114,271

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$50,928

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07764 ranks nationally

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

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

$114,271 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,097

Total Housing Units

2,810

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$684,300

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,970

Median Rent

1966

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

-8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07764 have decreased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 203
2021 +14.5% 233
2022 +28.8% 300
2023 +14.8% 344
2024 -8.9% 313

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 320 business establishments in ZIP 07764, employing approximately 5,509 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,013,000.

320

Businesses

5,509

Employees

$294.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 48 15.0%
Construction 45 14.1%
Retail trade 42 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 37 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 8.4%
Finance and insurance 22 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.9%
Wholesale trade 12 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.6%
Information 4 1.3%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.9%

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 07764 vs 07755 →

ZIP 07764 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 07764 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07764 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 07764 ranks #6 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
07755 Oakhurst, NJ 6,363 1.7 mi
07757 Oceanport, NJ 5,356 1.9 mi
07740 Long Branch, NJ 31,038 1.5 mi
07703 Fort Monmouth, NJ 690 2.2 mi
07723 Deal, NJ 1,020 2.8 mi
07711 Allenhurst, NJ 1,533 3.4 mi
07739 Little Silver, NJ 5,938 3.4 mi
07724 Eatontown, NJ 21,710 3.1 mi
07712 Asbury Park, NJ 39,158 3.4 mi
07702 Shrewsbury, NJ 3,809 3.3 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
07740 standard
Long Branch, NJ
Pop: 31,038

Related Areas

Monmouth County West Long Branch, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07764 in? ▼
ZIP code 07764 (West 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 07764? ▼
ZIP code 07764 in West Long Branch, NJ has a population of 8,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07764? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07764 is $114,271, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07764? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07764 is $684,300, which is 146% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07764? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07764 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07764? ▼
ZIP code 07764 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 5,509 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07764? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07764 are: Health care and social assistance (48), Construction (45), Retail trade (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07764? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07764 decreased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 07764? ▼
In ZIP code 07764, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% 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 07764? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07764 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07764? ▼
In ZIP code 07764, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07764? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07764 is 3.4% 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.