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ZIP 07740

Pop. 32,917·Monmouth County·70th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,753/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$788
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ZIP 07740 · $2,753
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,036/yr
At $2,753/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMonmouth County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07740 (Long Branch, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,917
Median income
$79,870
Median age
36.7
Renters
57.4%
Age distribution
20.1%
27.6%
23.2%
18.9%
Under 1820.1%
18–3427.6%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.2%
65+18.9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
56.4%
24.9%
White56.4%
Black11.3%
Hispanic24.9%
Asian2.9%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
14.5%
28.1%
21.3%
36.1%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
42.6%
57.4%
Owner42.6%
Renter57.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07740 in Long Branch, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,647 → $79,870
up 21.7%
Population
31,863 → 32,917
up 3.3%
Renter share
58.1% → 57.4%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 36.1%
+3.4 pts
Median age
37.5 → 36.7
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 07740 in Long Branch, NJ now reports about $79,870, up from $65,647 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 07740 in Long Branch, NJ adding about 1,054 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.7% to 36.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07740 covers Long Branch, NJ. The median rent here is $2,753/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($79,870/yr), ZIP 07740 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07740?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07740 (Long Branch, NJ) is $2,753. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07740 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07740's median rent of $2,753/mo is $788 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07740 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07740 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #70 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $2,753/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07740?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,753/mo in ZIP 07740. The local median household income is $79,870/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07740?

Rent in ZIP 07740 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07740 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07740 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,753/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($79,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07740 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 07740 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.4% of ZIP 07740 households are renters, while 42.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07740 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07740 compare to the rest of Long Branch?

ZIP 07740 sits right at the Long Branch citywide median of $2,753/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07740 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07740 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,753/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 07740's median household income ($79,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07740 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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