948 Area CodeVirginia Beach, VA
Area code 948 covers Virginia Beach and 82 other cities in Virginia: 1,739,079 people in 18 counties, led by Virginia Beach city and Chesapeake city, on Eastern Time (ET). It overlays 757.
Overview
- Major City
- Virginia Beach
- State
- Virginia (VA)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- –:––
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 757
Where is area code 948?
Overview of the 948 Area Code
Geographic Coverage of the 948 Area Code
All 83 cities- 454,808
- 254,997
- 231,105
- 183,056
- 137,596
- 103,105
Virginia Beach Area Codes Overview
- 757Same territory
- 948This page
What cities does area code 948 cover?
| City | State | Population | Population in 948 | % of listed-city population | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | VA | 454,808 | 454,808 | 29.3% | 100.0% |
| Chesapeake | VA | 254,997 | 254,997 | 16.4% | 100.0% |
| Norfolk | VA | 231,105 | 231,105 | 14.9% | 100.0% |
| Newport News | VA | 183,056 | 183,056 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| Hampton | VA | 137,596 | 137,596 | 8.9% | 100.0% |
| Suffolk | VA | 103,105 | 103,105 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| Portsmouth | VA | 96,482 | 88,604 | 6.2% | 91.8% |
| Williamsburg | VA | 16,030 | 16,030 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Poquoson | VA | 12,854 | 12,854 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Smithfield | VA | 9,032 | 9,032 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Franklin | VA | 8,373 | 8,373 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Carrollton | VA | 4,574 | 4,574 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Bethel Manor | VA | 3,792 | 3,792 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Chincoteague | VA | 3,279 | 3,279 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Windsor | VA | 2,920 | 2,920 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Exmore | VA | 1,416 | 1,416 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Cape Charles | VA | 1,288 | 1,288 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Courtland | VA | 1,287 | 1,287 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Onancock | VA | 1,160 | 1,160 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Wattsville | VA | 1,128 | 1,128 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Captains Cove | VA | 1,042 | 1,042 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Rushmere | VA | 1,018 | 1,018 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Benns Church | VA | 872 | 872 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Atlantic | VA | 862 | 862 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Parksley | VA | 813 | 813 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Camptown | VA | 766 | 766 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Wakefield | VA | 747 | 747 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Pastoria | VA | 649 | 649 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Southampton Meadows | VA | 592 | 592 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Horntown | VA | 574 | 574 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Metompkin | VA | 551 | 551 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Onley | VA | 537 | 537 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Belle Haven | VA | 536 | 536 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Nelsonia | VA | 523 | 523 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Nassawadox | VA | 520 | 520 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Accomac | VA | 516 | 516 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Boykins | VA | 510 | 510 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Boston | VA | 504 | 504 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sedley | VA | 470 | 470 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Cheriton | VA | 458 | 458 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Mappsville | VA | 440 | 440 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Tangier | VA | 433 | 433 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Melfa | VA | 400 | 400 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Gargatha | VA | 381 | 381 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bloxom | VA | 380 | 380 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Chase Crossing | VA | 377 | 377 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Carrsville | VA | 359 | 359 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Temperanceville | VA | 358 | 358 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Pungoteague | VA | 347 | 347 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Ivor | VA | 310 | 310 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Claremont | VA | 309 | 309 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Tasley | VA | 300 | 300 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Eastville | VA | 291 | 291 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Quinby | VA | 282 | 282 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Newsoms | VA | 280 | 280 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Painter | VA | 272 | 272 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Wachapreague | VA | 258 | 258 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Dendron | VA | 256 | 256 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Oak Hall | VA | 255 | 255 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Cats Bridge | VA | 229 | 229 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Greenbush | VA | 220 | 220 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Whitesville | VA | 219 | 219 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sanford | VA | 212 | 212 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bobtown | VA | 211 | 211 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Surry | VA | 209 | 209 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| New Church | VA | 205 | 205 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Hallwood | VA | 203 | 203 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Scotland | VA | 203 | 203 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Yorktown | VA | 195 | 195 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Greenbackville | VA | 192 | 192 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Savageville | VA | 175 | 175 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Saxis | VA | 169 | 169 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Makemie Park | VA | 155 | 155 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Modest Town | VA | 149 | 149 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Keller | VA | 144 | 144 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Southside Chesconessex | VA | 131 | 131 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Harborton | VA | 131 | 131 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Lee Mont | VA | 125 | 125 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bayside | VA | 120 | 120 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Branchville | VA | 119 | 119 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Deep Creek | VA | 115 | 115 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Savage Town | VA | 78 | 78 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Mappsburg | VA | 60 | 60 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
City population is shown in full; each city's share inside 948 is measured from Census tract centroids.
What counties does area code 948 cover?
| County | State | Population in 948 | % of area-code footprint | % of County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach city | VA | 459,470 | 26% | 100% |
| Chesapeake city | VA | 249,422 | 14% | 100% |
| Norfolk city | VA | 238,005 | 14% | 100% |
| Newport News city | VA | 186,247 | 11% | 100% |
| Hampton city | VA | 137,148 | 8% | 100% |
| Suffolk city | VA | 94,324 | 5% | 100% |
| Portsmouth city | VA | 89,920 | 5% | 92% |
| James City County | VA | 78,254 | 4% | 100% |
| York County | VA | 66,368 | 4% | 95% |
| Isle of Wight County | VA | 38,606 | 2% | 100% |
| Accomack County | VA | 33,413 | 2% | 100% |
| Williamsburg city | VA | 15,425 | 1% | 100% |
| Southampton County | VA | 13,940 | 1% | 77% |
| Poquoson city | VA | 12,460 | 1% | 100% |
| Northampton County | VA | 9,754 | 1% | 79% |
| Franklin city | VA | 8,180 | 0% | 100% |
| Surry County | VA | 6,561 | 0% | 100% |
| Sussex County | VA | 1,582 | 0% | 15% |
Sources:
- Census PEP Vintage 2024 (city populations)
- · 2020 Census tract centroids with NANP and TIGERweb boundaries (footprint, counties, city shares)
- · NANPA NPA and CO Code reports (dates, prefixes)
- · Methodology
Has area code 948 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 416 FTC complaints, May 29 – Oct 1, 2026.
- 70% robocalls
- ↑ 220% vs prior period
- FTC data, retrieved 2026-10-05
Most-reported subjects
- Other43%178
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)32%132
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends10%42
Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 948?
4% assigned to a telco
- 92% Landline
- 8% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
of 38 | ||
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (948)200- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)201- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (948)202- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations |
| (948)203- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations |
| (948)204- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations |
| (948)205- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (948)206- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (948)207- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (948)208- | Landline | Nuso |
| (948)209- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (948)210- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (948)222- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)242- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)243- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)265- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)300- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)333- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)356- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)400- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)444- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)465- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)468- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)500- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)529- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)542- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)600- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)637- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)642- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)666- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)742- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)777- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)800- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)867- | Landline | Commio |
| (948)888- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)900- | Landline | Fractel |
| (948)942- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)946- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (948)999- | Landline | Fractel |
| No prefixes match “”. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about the 948 Area Code
Who called me from a 948 number?
8% of its assigned prefixes are wireless. Largest holders: Fractel, Ton80 Communications, and Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations.
Is 948 a scam area code?
Carriers hold 4% of its possible prefixes.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 948 area code?
Complaints rose 220% on the prior period.
Should I answer an unknown 948 number?
70% of its FTC complaints were robocalls. Its most-reported specific subject was "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)", at 32%.
How do I block calls from the 948 area code?
Blocking 948 still lets 757 numbers through.
Where is area code 948?
948 covers 83 cities and 1,739,079 residents in 18 Virginia counties, led by Virginia Beach city, Chesapeake city, and Norfolk city.
When did area code 948 go into service?
948 went into service on May 9, 2022. It was added to overlay 757.
Is 948 a real area code?
Yes: 9 carriers hold its prefixes, serving 83 cities in Virginia Beach city, Chesapeake city, Norfolk city, and 15 other counties.
What timezone is the 948 area code in?
948 is on Eastern Time (ET).
How do I call a 948 number from abroad?
Dial +1 948, then the number.