City

West Long Branch, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,576Population
💰$123,661Median HH Income▲ 62% above avg
🎂30.4Median Age
🏠$631,300Median Home Value▲ 126% above avg
🎓56.5%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 7%Black: 5.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic7.0%
Black5.5%
Asian1.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
21%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads56.5% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma46 (1%)
HS Graduate988 (21.2%)
Some College446 (9.6%)
Associates545 (11.7%)
Bachelors378 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree2,254 (48.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 48.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad21.2%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate48.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$123,661 ▲ 62% above avg
Median Home Value$631,300 ▲ 126% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,936/mo
Total Housing Units3,030
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
57%
About West Long Branch, NJ

West Long Branch is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,576 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.4 years.

Economically, West Long Branch is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $123,661 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in West Long Branch is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $631,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,936 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Long Branch is well-educated. 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.03%).

West Long Branch, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in West Long Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07764 8,576 $123,661 $631,300 $1,936 6.7% 56.5% 71.5%