Long Branch, NJ GIS Map
Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with a population of about 30,719. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Monmouth County
- Population
- 30,719
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.3043, -73.9924
- ZIP code
- 07740
- Land area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Long Branch, NJ
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.
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Cities Near Long Branch
- Red Bank, NJ5 mi
- Asbury Park, NJ6 mi
- Middletown, NJ9 mi
- Point Pleasant Beach, NJ15 mi
- Brick, NJ18 mi
- Lakewood, NJ19 mi
- Old Bridge, NJ20 mi
- Perth Amboy, NJ20 mi
Other Cities in Monmouth County
GIS Data for Long Branch, NJ
The Long Branch map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Long Branch without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Long Branch Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
32,530
Households
13,140
Median household income
$79,653
Median age
36.8 years
Median home value
$574,000
Median gross rent
$1,876/mo
Owner-occupied homes
42.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
Below poverty level
15.5%
Land area
5.1 sq mi
Population density
6,349 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Long Branch
Long Branch Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
30,719
April 2020 (estimates base)
31,660
July 2024 estimate
33,214
Change 2010-2020
+3.1%
Change 2020-2024
+4.9%
Photos of Long Branch
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Long Branch
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Long Branch.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Christopher Way Eatontown New Jersey 07724-2246 | 23 Christopher Way, 07724 | Leased | 80,207 | Nov 2036 |
| 7 Meridian, 7 Meridian Road Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2242 | 7 Meridian Rd, 07724 | Leased | 13,657 | May 2039 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Long Branch
General soil map unit at the city center: Freehold-Collington-Adelphia
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 19.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
Soil Components
- Freehold13%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Freehold12%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Freehold6%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Collington6%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Holmdel6%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Collington6%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Long Branch
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Long Branch-Oakhurst, Nj weather station, elevation 30 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 25°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 43 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 78 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 66 | 56 | 47 |
| Avg low °F | 25 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 51 | 61 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 47 | 37 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 4.20 | 3.31 | 4.33 | 3.91 | 4.13 | 4.34 | 4.40 | 6.27 | 4.33 | 4.71 | 3.82 | 4.78 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Long Branch
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Monmouth County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 96.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Long Branch FAQ
What county is Long Branch in?
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Long Branch, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County.
What is the population of Long Branch?
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Long Branch has a population of about 30,719, making it the number 36 of the 50 New Jersey cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Long Branch?
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The elevation of Long Branch is approximately 14 feet (4 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Long Branch?
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The ZIP code for Long Branch is 07740.
What time zone is Long Branch in?
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Long Branch is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Long Branch from Trenton?
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Long Branch is about 41 miles from Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, in a straight line.
How far is Long Branch from Newark?
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Long Branch is about 31 miles from Newark, the largest city in New Jersey listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Long Branch?
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Cities near Long Branch include Red Bank, NJ (5 miles); Asbury Park, NJ (6 miles); Middletown, NJ (9 miles); Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (15 miles); Brick, NJ (18 miles).
Local notes for Long Branch, NJ
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.