Long Branch
City in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 31,667 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Long Branch, 1.7 miles W.
- 31,667residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 6,180 / sq mipopulation density
- 07740main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Long Branch
Long Branch is a beachside city in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 31,667, an increase of 948 (+3.1%) from the 2010 census count of 30,719, which in turn reflected a decline of 621 (−2.0%) from the 31,340 counted in the 2000 census. As of the 2020 census, it was the 6th-most-populous municipality in Monmouth County and had the 74th-highest population of any municipality in New Jersey.
Long Branch was formed on April 11, 1867, as the Long Branch Commission, from portions of Ocean Township. Long Branch was incorporated as a city by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1903, based on the results of a referendum, replacing the Long Branch Commission.
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Living in Long Branch
- Median household income
- $79,653
- Median home value
- $574,000
- Median rent
- $1,876/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Long Branch had 31,667 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,667 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,180 per sq mi (2,386 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Long Branch at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,667 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.12 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi (3.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2954° N, 73.9899° W |
| ZIP codes | 07740, 07757, 07764 |
| Official website | longbranch.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3441310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Long Branch
- West Long Branch1.7 mi W
- Oceanport2.0 mi NW
- Monmouth Beach2.8 mi N
- Oakhurst3.0 mi SW
- Deal3.2 mi S
- Eatontown3.4 mi W
- Ocean3.6 mi SW
- Little Silver3.7 mi NW
- Sea Bright3.9 mi N
- Shrewsbury4.2 mi NW
- Allenhurst4.2 mi S
- Loch Arbour4.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Long Branch
What county is Long Branch in?
Long Branch is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Long Branch, NJ?
31,667 people lived in Long Branch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Long Branch, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07740. Other ZIP codes: 07757, 07764.
What is the elevation of Long Branch?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Long Branch?
West Long Branch (1.7 mi), Oceanport (2.0 mi), Monmouth Beach (2.8 mi), Oakhurst (3.0 mi), Deal (3.2 mi).
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