3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 077xxLong Branch, NJ area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 077 changed +5.2% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +5.5% for New Jersey and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 07701–07764. Most of its 2010 population lived in Monmouth County (98%). Communities in the region include Tinton Falls, Asbury Park, West Freehold, Eatontown, Red Bank. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +5.2%
- 5-year change
- +56.7%
- Since Q1 1995
- +378%
- National rank (1 year)
- 242nd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 077 vs New Jersey and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 077: 477.6
- New Jersey: 420.2
- Lakewood-New Brunswick, NJ metro: 457.5
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 077 | NJ | U.S. | Gap vs NJ | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.2% | +5.5% | +3.0% | −0.2 pts | +2.2 pts |
| 3 years | +22.6% | +24.2% | +12.9% | −1.6 pts | +9.8 pts |
| 5 years | +56.7% | +58.3% | +41.3% | −1.6 pts | +15.4 pts |
| 10 years | +104% | +99.2% | +93.3% | +4.5 pts | +10.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +378% | +320% | +292% | +57.4 pts | +86.0 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 077 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +374% | $1,423,376 |
| Q2 2000 | +266% | $1,097,908 |
| Q2 2005 | +96.1% | $588,334 |
| Q2 2010 | +115% | $644,231 |
| Q2 2015 | +110% | $628,960 |
| Q2 2020 | +76.8% | $530,400 |
| Q2 2021 | +56.7% | $470,053 |
| Q2 2023 | +22.6% | $367,820 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.2% | $315,678 |
How ZIP3 077 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 077 ranks 242nd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 13th of 20 in New Jersey. Its one-year change is +2.2 pts versus the nation and −0.2 pts versus New Jersey. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 242nd of 882 | 13th of 20 |
| 3 years | 117th of 882 | 17th of 20 |
| 5 years | 91st of 882 | 11th of 20 |
| 10 years | 268th of 882 | 9th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 117th of 879 | 4th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 077
ZIP3 077's index peaked in Q2 2006, fell 21.7% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q1 2020, about 13.8 years after the top. Today it sits +79.1% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 077 | Q2 2006 | Q2 2012 | -21.7% | Q1 2020 (13.8 yrs) | +79.1% |
| NJ | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -22.1% | Q1 2021 (14 yrs) | +67.8% |
| Metro | Q4 2006 | Q2 2012 | -22.3% | Q4 2020 (14 yrs) | +73.1% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 077's index has changed +116% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 077 after inflation | NJ after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.3% | +1.5% | +0.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +11.7% | +13.1% | +11.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +26.3% | +27.6% | +27.8% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +46.5% | +43.2% | +45.2% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +116% | +89.8% | +107% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 077
Regional estimate
$611,172
- Estimated gain
- $311,172
- Index change
- +104%
- Start index
- 234.43
- End index
- 477.59
ZIP3 077 (Long Branch, NJ area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 · New York, NY area | NY | +3.6% | +29.0% | +377% |
| 089 · New Brunswick, NJ area | NJ | +4.8% | +58.5% | +358% |
| 087 · Point Pleasant, NJ area | NJ | +5.0% | +64.1% | +427% |
| 085 · Princeton, NJ area | NJ | +4.0% | +58.3% | +304% |
| 088 · Perth Amboy, NJ area | NJ | +3.6% | +55.2% | +284% |
| 072 · Elizabeth, NJ area | NJ | +6.3% | +53.7% | +307% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 477.59 |
| Q1 2026 | 471.15 |
| Q4 2025 | 465.90 |
| Q3 2025 | 461.67 |
| Q2 2025 | 453.87 |
| Q1 2025 | 444.83 |
| Q4 2024 | 438.79 |
| Q3 2024 | 432.38 |
| Q2 2024 | 426.65 |
| Q1 2024 | 412.01 |
| Q4 2023 | 406.03 |
| Q3 2023 | 400.34 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 077?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 077, the regional index changed +5.2% over the year to Q2 2026, +56.7% over five years, +104% over ten years, and +378% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 077 appreciating faster than New Jersey and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +5.2% compares with +5.5% for New Jersey and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +2.2 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +15.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 077?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 077. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 07701 to 07764 (41 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.