948 Area CodeVirginia Beach, VA
Area code 948 covers Virginia Beach and nearby communities in Virginia, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 1,739,079 people across 83 cities. It was added in 2022 as an overlay of 757, so the same region uses both codes and every local call needs all ten digits.
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?
Area code 948 serves part of Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (757) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 948 Area Code
What is the 948 area code?
The 948 area code serves Virginia Beach, Virginia, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 948 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 948 created?
Area code 948 went into service on May 9, 2022, as an overlay of 757. An overlay adds a second code to the same territory instead of splitting it: existing 757 numbers kept their digits, new lines began receiving 948 numbers, and local calls in the region require all ten digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 948 Area Code
The 948 area code serves Virginia Beach and surrounding areas in Virginia. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 757. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
- Norfolk
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Suffolk
Got a call from a 948 number? It came from Virginia Beach, VA. Since 948 overlays with 757, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Of the listed cities' population, Virginia Beach accounts for about 29.3%; the rest is split across 82 smaller cities.
Virginia Beach Area Codes Overview
Virginia Beach is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 948 area code operates alongside 757. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 948 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
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. The share of each city inside 948 is measured from Census tract centroids, not estimated from a rate-center match – so a city split between two codes appears on both, at the fraction each one actually holds. The “% of listed-city population” column uses the full populations of the cities listed here.
What counties does area code 948 cover?
1,739,079 residents across 18 counties, counted inside the 948 boundary — a county split between codes contributes only its part.
| 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: City populations – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). State populations – the same program, Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025-ALLDATA). Area-code footprint and county populations – 2020 Census Centers of Population, mapped against NANP area code boundaries. The share of each city inside a code is measured the same way, against Census place boundaries from the Census Bureau's TIGERweb service. Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 948 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 172 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 948 area code (May 29 – Aug 14, 2026).
- 55% robocalls
- ↑ 69% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other44%76
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)21%36
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends12%21
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. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-08-17.
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?
A 948 number is assigned to Virginia Beach, Virginia, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 948 code to look nearby, so a 948 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 172 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 948 code (55% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 948 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 948 is a normal, officially assigned code for Virginia Beach, Virginia. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 948 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 172 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 948 code (55% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 948 area code?
Repeated calls from different 948 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 948 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 172 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 948 code (55% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 948 number?
If you aren't expecting a 948 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 948 area code?
Block a single 948 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 948 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 948?
Area code 948 covers Virginia Beach and the surrounding area in Virginia, spanning 83 cities with about 1,739,079 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 757.
When did area code 948 go into service?
Area code 948 went into service on May 9, 2022. It was added as an overlay of 757, so 948 numbers serve the same area that 757 already covered.
Is 948 a real area code?
Yes. 948 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Virginia Beach, Virginia. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 948 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 948 area code in?
The 948 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 948 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 948 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 948 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 948 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.