West Long Branch New Jersey Map

About West Long Branch, New Jersey

West Long Branch is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,586. The population density is 1159.4 people per km². West Long Branch is located at 40.2904°N, 74.0176°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

West Long Branch unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and fertile soil, a place where the scent of salt air often mingles with the sweet perfume of blooming gardens. It lies 1.6 miles south-west of Long Branch, NJ (from Long Branch, NJ: bearing 234°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-north-east of Monmouth. The terrain here, a subtle rise from the Atlantic coast, supports a mix of residential neighborhoods, verdant parks, and pockets of agricultural land that still hint at its farming past. Oak trees, their branches gnarled and spread wide, cast dappled shadows on well-tended lawns, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a soft, golden quality that seems to linger, bathing everything in a warm glow. This is a community where the pace of life feels measured, a place that breathes with a quiet, steady rhythm, far from the frenetic energy of the cities. The history of West Long Branch is deeply entwined with the broader narrative of Monmouth County, evolving from its agrarian roots into a vibrant educational and residential hub. The presence of Monmouth University, a significant institution, has infused the area with a youthful energy and a constant hum of intellectual activity, its stately buildings a prominent feature on the landscape. Economically, West Long Branch has diversified beyond its agricultural origins, now supporting a thriving local business scene and serving as a bedroom community for those who work in the surrounding areas, yet it retains a distinct character, a sense of place that is both familiar and enduring. The proximity to the Jersey Shore’s famed beaches, though West Long Branch itself is not directly on the oceanfront, influences its atmosphere, bringing a subtle coastal influence to its everyday feel.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Long Branch, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Long Branch and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for West Long Branch includes the ZIP code (07764), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Shore Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Long Branch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.