The 07740 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Long Branch, NJ in Monmouth County in the United States. The current population estimate is 30,744. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 28.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $33,638. Approximately 13% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $60,122.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 07740 is $60,122, while the region's mean household income is $83,577. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,638. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07740 of $33,638 is approximately 21.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 12.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately33.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.8% of the population in 07740 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 4.2% of 07740 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.0% |
In ZIP Code 07740, 82.6% of the population graduated high school, while 28.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.4% in this Monmouth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07740, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 30.0% of 07740 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07740 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.7%), followed by Black or African American (17.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 17.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 13.0% |
In ZIP Code 07740, 57.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 25.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 13.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Monmouth County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 57.8% |
| Spanish | 25.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 13.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 2.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 07740 in July 2024 comes in at $720,017. The July 2024 value is approximately 4% higher than the $691,337 median value in February 2024, and 8% higher than the $667,294 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07740, an estimated 24.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Monmouth County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $720,017 |
| Jun 2024 | $716,665 |
| May 2024 | $712,250 |
| Apr 2024 | $705,096 |
| Mar 2024 | $696,791 |
| Feb 2024 | $691,337 |
| Jan 2024 | $688,845 |
| Dec 2023 | $687,206 |
| Nov 2023 | $682,923 |
| Oct 2023 | $677,837 |
| Sep 2023 | $673,076 |
| Aug 2023 | $667,294 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 07740 are younger than average. The median age of 37.0 years in ZIP Code 07740 is approximately 2.89% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 07740 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 07740 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07740 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07740 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07740 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.89 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.69% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 07740 | 12.6¢/kWh | 6.35¢/kWh | 3.32¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 20.67¢/kWh | 15.96¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 07740 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.68 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.73 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.4 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.4 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.94 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 07740, 69.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.3 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07740 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 07740 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 07740, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 07740 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Monmouth County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 167 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 140 |
| Debt collection | 40 |
| Checking or savings account | 19 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 10 |
| Other | 34 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 146 |
| Improper use of your report | 110 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 32 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 21 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 20 |
| Other | 81 |