New Jersey Area Codes
13 active area codes · Newark · Population around 5,643,131
New Jersey has 13 active area codes, serving cities like Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson. Some of them are overlays that share the same territory, so local calls there use all ten digits. Each code below links to its cities, carriers, timezone, and coverage map.
New Jersey Area Code Map
What area codes does New Jersey have?
- 201OverlayJersey CityEastern Time (ET) · 68 cities · 1,425,524
- 215OverlayPhiladelphiaEastern Time (ET) · 72 cities · 1,966,976
- 267OverlayPhiladelphiaEastern Time (ET) · 72 cities · 1,966,976
- 445OverlayPhiladelphiaEastern Time (ET) · 72 cities · 1,966,976
- 551OverlayJersey CityEastern Time (ET) · 68 cities · 1,425,524
- 609OverlayTrentonEastern Time (ET) · 106 cities · 581,946
- 640TrentonEastern Time (ET) · 106 cities · 581,946
- 732OverlayToms RiverEastern Time (ET) · 140 cities · 1,217,073
- 848OverlayToms RiverEastern Time (ET) · 140 cities · 1,217,073
- 856OverlayCamdenEastern Time (ET) · 86 cities · 661,709
- 862OverlayNewarkEastern Time (ET) · 70 cities · 1,290,494
- 908ElizabethEastern Time (ET) · 86 cities · 610,634
- 973OverlayNewarkEastern Time (ET) · 70 cities · 1,290,494
Which cities are the largest in New Jersey?
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 13 active area codes: 201, 215, 267, 445, 551, 609, 640, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973.
What is the main area code for New Jersey?
The 201 area code is among the primary area codes for New Jersey, serving Jersey City and surrounding communities.
What are the largest cities in New Jersey?
The largest cities in New Jersey include Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton.
What is the total population of New Jersey?
New Jersey has an estimated total population of 5,643,131 based on US Census PEP 2024 data.