City

Long Branch, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥32,330Population
💰$73,806Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$521,900Median Home Value▲ 87% above avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.5%Hispanic: 23%Black: 11.4%Asian: 2%Other: 6.7%Race
White53.5%
Hispanic23.0%
Black11.4%
Asian2.0%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma587 (3.1%)
HS Graduate6,096 (32.6%)
Some College1,902 (10.2%)
Associates2,246 (12%)
Bachelors999 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree6,880 (36.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College10.2%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.6%Renter: 58.4%Tenure
Owner41.6%
Renter58.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,806 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$521,900 ▲ 87% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,744/mo
Total Housing Units15,208
Vacant Units2,103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Long Branch, NJ

Long Branch is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,330 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Long Branch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,806 is near the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Long Branch is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $521,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,744 per month.

The population of Long Branch is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.53%).

Long Branch, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Long Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07740 32,330 $73,806 $521,900 $1,744 7.3% 42.1% 41.6%