07740 ZIP Code — Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07740 is located in Long Branch, New Jersey, within Monmouth County. It covers approximately 5.28 square miles and serves a population of 32,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/908/848.

About ZIP code 07740

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,400. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($72,520) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 07740 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

32,091

population

5.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Branch	Acceptable
Long Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07764 West Long Branch (1.4 mi) 07757 Oceanport (2 mi) 07755 Oakhurst (2.6 mi) 07750 Monmouth Beach (2.8 mi) 07723 Deal (3.1 mi) 07703 Fort Monmouth (3.6 mi) 07739 Little Silver (3.8 mi) 07711 Allenhurst (3.9 mi) 07702 Shrewsbury (4 mi) 07724 Eatontown (4.2 mi) 07712 Asbury Park (4.4 mi) 07704 Fair Haven (5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	32,091
Population density	6,078 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	5.28 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	40.2943
Longitude	-73.9935
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	732/908/848

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	24.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.4%	20.5%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

32,091

Population

6,078

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$72,520

Median household income

$39,312

Per capita income

$450,400

Median home value

$1,646

Median monthly rent

42.9%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

7,755

Housing units

34.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

970

Under 5

1,134

849

5–9

994

868

10–14

1,016

1,054

15–19

1,232

1,338

20–24

1,565

1,984

25–34

2,321

1,899

35–44

2,220

1,632

45–54

1,909

697

55–59

816

1,061

60–64

1,241

1,444

65–74

1,689

703

75–84

823

291

85+

341

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,937	21.6%
18 and over	25,154	78.4%
65 and over	5,291	16.5%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

Black or African American 11.7%

Two or more races 8.8%

Other race 7.4%

Asian 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	20,741	55.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5,201	13.9%
Black or African American	4,369	11.7%
Two or more races	3,266	8.8%
Other race	2,776	7.4%
Asian	707	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	232	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	24.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.4%	20.5%	14.8%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$72,520

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 36.6%

$500k–$1M 37.2%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$450,400
Median rent / month	$1,646
Owner occupied	42.9%
Renter occupied	57.1%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	34.5%
Large apartment buildings	26.4%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	24.6%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	25.6%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.0%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.4%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,966	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	976	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,393	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	4,541	35.3%
Households with children under 18	4,070	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,841	29.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	41.4%
Married	45.7%	38.9%
Separated	0.8%	3.1%
Widowed	2.0%	5.4%
Divorced	9.2%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	432	5.7%
Kindergarten	369	4.9%
Elementary school	2,719	35.8%
High school	1,787	23.5%
College / grad school	2,292	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Construction 15.4%

Retail trade 13.3%

Professional & management 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Other services 7.1%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.5%
Carpool	22.8%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,111	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,987	93.4%
Spanish	5,126	17.1%
Other Indo-European	2,076	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,978	9.9%
Other languages	51	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,929	74.6%
Born in same state	23,077	71.9%
Born in different state	17,403	54.2%
Foreign born	852	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	8,162	25.4%
Not a US citizen	3,256	39.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,199	10%
Arab	1,129	3.5%
French	892	2.8%
Irish	153	0.5%
English	151	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	107	0.3%
German	58	0.2%
Dutch	51	0.2%
Polish	30	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	94.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07740

What city is ZIP code 07740 in?

ZIP code 07740 is primarily assigned to Long Branch, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07740 in?

ZIP code 07740 falls within Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 07740 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 07740 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07740?

19% of residents in ZIP code 07740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07740?

The median home value in ZIP code 07740 is $450,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 07740?

ZIP code 07740 has an estimated population of 32,091 residents, with a density of 6,081 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07740 in?

ZIP code 07740 observes the EST timezone.