Long Branch, New Jersey

Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city's population was 31,667.[6][7]

Long Branch, New Jersey
City
Church of the Presidents
Church of the Presidents
Nicknames: 
The First Seaside Resort, Friendly City
Motto: 
Tide In
Location of Long Branch in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Location of Long Branch in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of Long Branch, New Jersey Interactive map of Long Branch, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Long Branch, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40.295372°N 73.989899°W / 40.295372; -73.989899[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMonmouth
IncorporatedApril 11, 1867 (as Long Branch Commission)
ReincorporatedApril 8, 1903 (as city)
Named forlocation on the "long branch" of the Shrewsbury River
Government
[3]
 • TypeMayor–Council (Faulkner Act)
 • BodyCity Council
Area
[4]
 • Total6.29 sq mi (16.28 km2)
 • Land5.12 sq mi (13.27 km2)
 • Water1.16 sq mi (3.01 km2)  18.49%
 • Rank250th of 565 in state
17th of 53 in county[1]
Elevation
[5]
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)[6][7]
 • Total31,667
 • Rank74th of 565 in state
6th of 53 in county[8]
 • Density6,180.1/sq mi (2,386.1/km2)
  • Rank86th of 565 in state
9th of 53 in county[8]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07740[9][10]
Area code(s)732/848[11]
FIPS code3402541310[1][12][13]
GNIS feature ID0885285[1][14]
Websitewww.visitlongbranch.com

References
  1. 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  2. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 58.
  4. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. "City of Long Branch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  6. QuickFacts Long Branch city, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 1, 2023.
  7. Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  8. Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  9. Look Up a ZIP Code for Long Branch, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed July 3, 2012.
  10. Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed September 17, 2013.
  11. Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Long Branch, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed September 17, 2013.
  12. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  13. Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  14. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.


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