West Long Branch, New Jersey
West Long Branch: Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey
About
West Long Branch is a city located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,097 and a population density of 1,081 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,875 inhabitants.
The city was created 117 years ago in 1908.
Quick Facts about West Long Branch
| Population : | 7,875 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Monmouth County |
| Postal code : | 07764 |
| Area : | 7.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1908 (117 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:53:33 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,051 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Long Branch is located at 40°17'25"N 74°1'4"W (40.2903900, -74.0176400). It has 3 neighbors: Eatontown, Long Branch and Oceanport.
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West Long Branch has 3 neighbours.
- Eatontown borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
- Long Branch city in New Jersey, United States
- Oceanport borough of New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Long Branch decreased by 2.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,097 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,968 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,975 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,958 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,834 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,939 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,940 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,928 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,901 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,881 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,875 | -0.08% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in West Long Branch
1 Franklin Lake Park
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Where to Stay in West Long Branch
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People born in West Long Branch (7)
People born in West Long Branch, including sprinter Chester Bowman, illustrator and children's writer Elise Primavera, voice actor Jimmy Zoppi, .
List
- Trent Hindman (American racing driver) he was born in 20/09/1995
- Jake Areman (association football player) he was born in 09/03/1996
- Steve Holeman (association football player) he was born in 21/12/1967
- Annie Scranton
Schools in West Long Branch
College & universities near West Long Branch, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185572 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch (NJ) | 07764-1898 |
| 490896 | Advantage Career Institute | Eatontown (NJ) | 07724 |
| 479965 | Medical Career Institute | Ocean (NJ) | 07712 |
| 183859 | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft (NJ) | 07738-1597 |
| 460640 | Cortiva Institute-New Jersey | Wall (NJ) | 07719 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Long Branch, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Post offices near West Long Branch
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Long Branch Post Office | West Long Branch (NJ) | 07764 |
| Broadway Post Office | Long Branch (NJ) | 07740 |
| Elberon Post Office | Long Branch (NJ) | 07740 |
| Long Branch Post Office | Long Branch (NJ) | 07740 |
| West End New Post Office | Long Branch (NJ) | 07740 |
Other cities in Monmouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monmouth County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 86,722 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Manalapan | 39,225 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Long Branch | 30,210 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| Hazlet | 19,641 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Tinton Falls | 17,406 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Holmdel | 16,670 | Township of New Jersey |
| Asbury Park | 15,377 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| West Freehold | 13,613 | Census designated place |
| Eatontown | 12,132 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Freehold | 11,658 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Colts Neck | 9,841 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keansburg | 9,614 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Matawan | 8,607 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Keyport | 6,951 | Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Rumson | 6,671 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Yorketown | 6,535 | Neighborhood |
Distance to Other Cities
West Long Branch distances to largest New Jersey cities
