| ZIP Code | 07740 |
|---|---|
| City | Long Branch |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Monmouth County |
| Area Code | 732/848/908 |
| Elevation | 36 ft |
| Latitude | 40.295372 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.989899 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 587 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,096 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 1,902 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 2,246 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 999 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,880 (36.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,806 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $521,900 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,744/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,208 |
| Vacant Units | 2,103 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,208 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,103 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 07740 is located in Long Branch, New Jersey, within Monmouth County. With a population of 32,330, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.4 years. Economically, 07740 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,806 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07740 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $521,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,744 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.6%) and renters (58.4%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 07740 is majority White (53.53%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07740 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 07740 in Long Branch, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 32,330 residents, a median household income of $73,806, and a median home value of $521,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.