ZIP Code 07738, New Jersey
ZIP Code 07738 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 07738 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,939. The land area covers 5.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,939 | ±663 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,498 | ±186 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,498 | ±186 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,498 | ±186 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±20 |
| Median Home Value | $807,300 | ±$44,145 |
| Median Gross Rent | $685 | ±$522 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $189,000 | ±$30,358 |
| Per Capita Income | $81,491 | ±$12,603 |
| Poverty Rate | 2% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 140 | ±121 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,025 | ±316 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 647,520 (2024)
ID: 130808
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1 E MAIN ST, FREEHOLD NJ 07728-2278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LONG BRANCH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE COMO, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Perth Amboy, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FREEHOLD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OLD BRIDGE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WALL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PERTH AMBOY, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brookdale Community College
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College | 0.7 mi away | 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 |
7322242345
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HOLMDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 101 CRAWFORDS CORNER RD. SUITE 2110, HOLMDEL, NJ, 07733 |
(732) 946-4118
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Advantage Career Institute
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College Vocational | 4.7 mi away | 215 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ, 07724 |
7324404110
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TINTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 664 TINTON AVENUE, TINTON FALLS, NJ, 07724 |
(201) 542-3110
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MCI Institute of NJ
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College | 6.7 mi away | 901 West Park Avenue St 201, Ocean, NJ, 07712 |
7326951190
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RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 84 W. FRONT STREET, RED BANK, NJ, 07701 |
(201) 842-0690
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Monmouth University
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College | 7.7 mi away | 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764-1898 |
7325713400
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EASTERN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 1001 ROUTE 35, SHREWSBURY, NJ, 07701 |
(201) 842-5995
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MCVSD
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College Vocational | 7.8 mi away | 4000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ, 07728-5033 |
73243179420
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COLTS NECK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 1 WINTHROP DR., COLTS NECK, NJ, 07722 |
(201) 431-5656
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREEHOLD-MARLBORO, NJ US, located 6.4 miles from ZCTA5 07738. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 22.9° | 32.3° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 44.4° | 25.0° | 34.7° | 3.10" | — |
| March | 51.4° | 31.3° | 41.4° | 4.20" | — |
| April | 63.0° | 41.2° | 52.1° | 3.83" | — |
| May | 72.0° | 50.6° | 61.3° | 3.81" | — |
| June | 81.1° | 60.1° | 70.6° | 4.44" | — |
| July | 86.5° | 65.5° | 76.0° | 4.65" | — |
| August | 84.6° | 63.4° | 74.0° | 4.13" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 56.1° | 67.1° | 4.19" | — |
| October | 66.6° | 44.3° | 55.5° | 4.13" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 35.7° | 45.9° | 3.54" | — |
| December | 46.7° | 28.0° | 37.4° | 4.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincroft CDP | CDP | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fairview CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Red Bank borough | Borough | 3.6 mi | — |
| Shrewsbury borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Eatontown borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
| Tinton Falls borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 07738. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.