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New Jersey area codes the complete map & list.

Get a 201 North Jersey, 973 Newark, 609 Trenton, 732 central NJ, 856 South Jersey or any of New Jersey's 10 area codes on the phone you already own. The Garden State's full prefix map — pick the code your customers will recognise on caller ID.

New Jersey has 10 active area codes201, 551, 973 and 7 more. You can get a virtual New Jersey phone number from any of these area codes through CallMama without a US address or SIM card.

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New Jersey, by the numbers.

New Jersey received one original area code in 1947: 201, covering the entire state. 609 was carved off in 1957 for southern NJ (Trenton south to Atlantic City) leaving 201 with the densely populated north.

The 1990s and 2000s rebuilt the map. 908 split from 201 in 1991, 973 split off in 1997 for Newark and Essex County, 732 split from 908 in 1997 for central NJ, and 856 split from 609 in 1999 for Camden and the south.

Overlays followed as cellular demand exploded: 551 (over 201, 2001), 862 (over 973, 2001), 848 (over 732, 2001) and 640 (over 609, 2018) — keeping pace with North Jersey's commuter density.

DID YOU KNOW?

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the US — over 1,200 people per square mile, more than five times the national average. That density is why New Jersey runs 10 area codes despite being the fourth-smallest state by land area.

New Jersey area code region map.

Every New Jersey area code plotted at its primary city. Click any marker for that code's details. Overlays share geography with their parent code — they're shown offset on the map for visibility.

201Jersey City·551Jersey City·973Newark·862Newark·908Elizabeth·732New Brunswick·848New Brunswick·609Trenton·640Trenton·856Camden
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Why 201 matters in New Jersey

201 is North Jersey's signature — the state's original 1947 area code, restricted today to Hudson and Bergen Counties (Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark suburbs). It's the prefix most associated with the NJ/NYC commuter belt, referenced in The Sopranos, Jersey hip-hop and decades of pork-roll-loving local pride. 551 overlays the same geography but lacks the cultural weight.

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New Jersey's economy in four sectors.

  • PharmaceuticalsMerck, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb — 973, 732, 908
  • FinanceWall Street back offices, hedge funds — 201 Jersey City, 551
  • Logistics & PortsPort Newark-Elizabeth (973/908), Newark Liberty Airport
  • TelecommunicationsBell Labs legacy (Holmdel 732), Verizon, AT&T East Coast hubs

All New Jersey area codes. One state.

Every New Jersey metro covered by a different prefix. Open any card to view its full detail page.

201Original

Jersey City

Hudson + Bergen counties · 30 cities

Since 1947Get this code
551Overlay

Jersey City

Overlay of 201 · 30 cities

Since 2001Get this code
973Split

Newark

Newark / Essex / Passaic · 45 cities

Since 1997Get this code
862Overlay

Newark

Overlay of 973 · 45 cities

Since 2001Get this code
908Split

Elizabeth

Union / Somerset / Hunterdon · 35 cities

Since 1991Get this code
732Split

New Brunswick

Middlesex / Monmouth / Ocean · 40 cities

Since 1997Get this code
848Overlay

New Brunswick

Overlay of 732 · 40 cities

Since 2001Get this code
609Split

Trenton

Trenton + Jersey Shore · 50 cities

Since 1957Get this code
640Overlay

Trenton

Overlay of 609 · 50 cities

Since 2018Get this code
856Split

Camden

South Jersey · 40 cities

Since 1999Get this code

565+ New Jersey cities, one searchable list.

Find your city, find its area code, then activate a number with that prefix.

Newark973
Jersey City201
Paterson973
Elizabeth908
Edison732
Woodbridge732
Lakewood732
Toms River732
Hamilton609
Trenton609
Clifton973
Camden856
Brick732
Cherry Hill856
Passaic973
Union City201
Bayonne201
East Orange973
Vineland856
New Brunswick732
Hoboken201
Perth Amboy732
West New York201
Plainfield908
Hackensack201
Sayreville732
Kearny201
Linden908
Atlantic City609
North Bergen201
Howell732
Fort Lee201
Princeton609
Montclair973
Bloomfield973
West Orange973

Six reasons to pick a New Jersey number.

A local New Jersey prefix outperforms an out-of-state cell at every customer touchpoint.

A 201 reads North Jersey native

Restricted to Hudson and Bergen Counties since 1991, 201 carries serious commuter-belt credibility — distinct from the 551 overlay assigned to newer lines.

973 carries Newark and Essex authenticity

Newark businesses, Essex County professionals and Montclair creatives all recognise 973 as the area's prefix — distinct from the 862 overlay.

Cover NJ + NYC metro from one app

Running into both NJ and NYC? Add a 201 NJ line and a 212/917 NYC line on the same account. Switch per call across the Hudson.

Eastern Time alignment with NYC + Philadelphia

NJ sits between two major East Coast metros. An NJ prefix aligns your hours with NYC, Philly and DC clients on a single time zone.

STIR/SHAKEN-clean caller ID

NANPA-routed New Jersey numbers pass carrier authentication, so cold-call recipients see your local prefix instead of a flagged "Spam Likely" tag.

Held free if you pause

Cancel service and your NJ number is reserved free for 12 months — keep your 201 or 973 across moves and job changes.

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9.3M New Jerseyans across every area code.

Each New Jersey area code covers a distinct region. Here's how the population breaks down.

POPULATION BY AREA CODE
201
1.5M
973
1.9M
908
1.1M
732
1.6M
609
1.0M
856
950K
Population Overlay · shares parent geography

Source: US Census Bureau / ACS estimates.

$810BState GDP
20.1MNewark/NYC metro metro population
$98KMedian household income
3.5hDrive end-to-end across New Jersey

Three taps to a New Jersey number.

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201-555-0142201-555-0317

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CallMama generates 10–20 available numbers in any New Jersey area code. Vanity patterns supported.

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List of USA States and Their Area Codes

StateArea CodesTime ZoneCount
Alabama
205251256334659938
CT6
Alaska
907
AKT1
Arizona
480520602623928
MST5
Arkansas
479501870
CT3
California
213310408415510619650714818916
PT10
Colorado
303719720970
MT4
Connecticut
203475860959
ET4
Delaware
302
ET1
District of Columbia
202
ET1
Florida
239305321407561727786813850904954
ET*11
Georgia
229404470478678706762770912
ET9
Hawaii
808
HST1
Idaho
208986
MT*2
Illinois
217224309312331618630708773779815847872
CT13
Indiana
219260317463574765812930
ET*8
Iowa
319515563641712
CT5
Kansas
316620785913
CT*4
Kentucky
270364502606859
ET*5
Louisiana
225318337504985
CT5
Maine
207
ET1
Maryland
240301410443667
ET5
Massachusetts
339351413508617774781857978
ET9
Michigan
231248269313517586616734810906947989
ET*12
Minnesota
218320507612651763952
CT7
Mississippi
228601662769
CT4
Missouri
314417573636660816
CT6
Montana
406
MT1
Nebraska
308402531
CT*3
Nevada
702725775
PT3
New Hampshire
603
ET1
New Jersey
201551609732848856862908973
ET9
New Mexico
505575
MT2
New York
212315332347516518585607631646680716718838845914917929934
ET19
North Carolina
252336704743828910919980984
ET9
North Dakota
701
CT*1
Ohio
216234330380419440513567614740937
ET11
Oklahoma
405539580918
CT4
Oregon
458503541971
PT*4
Pennsylvania
215267272412445484570610717724814878
ET12
Rhode Island
401
ET1
South Carolina
803843854864
ET4
South Dakota
605
CT*1
Tennessee
423615629731865901931
CT*7
Texas
210214254281325346361409430432469512682713737806817830832903
CT*20
Utah
385435801
MT3
Vermont
802
ET1
Virginia
276434540571703757804
ET7
Washington
206253360425509564
PT6
West Virginia
304681
ET2
Wisconsin
262414534608715920
CT6
Wyoming
307
MT1
Puerto Rico
787939
AST2
Showing all 52 states & territories* State spans multiple time zones — code-level zone may differ.

Frequently asked questions about New Jersey area codes.

How many area codes does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 10 active area codes: 201/551 (Hudson and Bergen counties), 973/862 (Newark and Essex), 908 (Union and Somerset), 732/848 (Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean), 609/640 (Trenton, Princeton, Jersey Shore) and 856 (Camden and South Jersey).
What is the original New Jersey area code?
201 — assigned in 1947 when the NANP launched. It originally covered the entire state and is now restricted to Hudson and Bergen Counties (Jersey City, Hoboken, Hackensack, Newark inner suburbs).
What area code is Newark?
Newark uses 973 (split from 201 in 1997) with 862 as the overlay since 2001. The same codes cover Essex County, Montclair, West Orange, Bloomfield and most of Newark's suburbs.
What area code is Jersey City and Hoboken?
201 — restricted to Hudson and Bergen Counties since the 1991 split — covers Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and the inner commuter belt. 551 was added in 2001 as the overlay.
What is the area code for Trenton and South Jersey?
609 covers Trenton, Princeton, the Jersey Shore (Atlantic City, Cape May) and Camden suburbs. 640 was added in 2018 as the overlay. 856 covers Camden city and southwestern NJ.
Can I get a New Jersey number if I don't live in NJ?
Yes. CallMama doesn't require a New Jersey billing address or proof of in-state residency. Pick any of the 10 NJ area codes from anywhere in the world.
Will my outbound calls show a New Jersey prefix?
Yes. Every outbound call displays your chosen NJ area code on the recipient's caller ID — North Jersey commuters, Trenton politicians and South Jersey businesses all see a familiar local prefix.
Can I port my existing New Jersey number to CallMama?
Yes. Any NJ number from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Optimum or any other US carrier can be ported in. Porting typically completes in 3–7 business days with no interruption.

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