West Long Branch

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

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West Long Branch is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 8,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Long Branch, 1.7 miles E.

About West Long Branch

West Long Branch is a borough situated within the Jersey Shore region, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,587, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 490 (+6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 8,097, which in turn reflected a decline of 161 (−1.9%) from the 8,258 counted in the 2000 census. West Long Branch is the home of Monmouth University.

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Living in West Long Branch

Median household income
$114,271
Median home value
$684,300
Median rent
$1,970/mo
Median age
29.9
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West Long Branch, NJ population

West Long Branch had 8,587 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,587
Density3,007 per sq mi (1,161 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

West Long Branch at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMonmouth County
TypeBorough
Population8,587 (2020)
Land area2.86 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates40.2879° N, 74.0200° W
ZIP codes07764, 07740, 07755
Official websitewestlongbranch.org
Census code (GEOID)3479310

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about West Long Branch

What county is West Long Branch in?

West Long Branch is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

What is the population of West Long Branch, NJ?

8,587 people lived in West Long Branch at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Long Branch, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07764. Other ZIP codes: 07740, 07755.

What is the elevation of West Long Branch?

26 feet (8 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Long Branch?

Long Branch (1.7 mi), Eatontown (1.8 mi), Oakhurst (1.9 mi), Oceanport (1.9 mi), Ocean (2.4 mi).

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