North Carolina Area Codes — 10 Codes
North Carolina has 10 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 18,750,336 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in North Carolina
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 980 | Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia | 2,518,973 | 182 | 704 |
| 704 | Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia | 2,518,973 | 182 | 980 |
| 919 | Raleigh, Durham, Cary | 2,371,903 | 140 | 984 |
| 984 | Raleigh, Durham, Cary | 2,371,903 | 140 | 919 |
| 336 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point | 1,860,677 | 199 | 743 |
| 743 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point | 1,807,461 | 178 | 336 |
| 910 | Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville | 1,628,847 | 169 | 472 |
| 472 | Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville | 1,344,755 | 122 | 910 |
| 828 | Asheville, Hickory, Hendersonville | 1,248,929 | 161 | — |
| 252 | Greenville, Rocky Mount, New Bern | 1,077,915 | 218 | — |
Largest cities in North Carolina
Charlotte 704, 980Raleigh 919, 984Greensboro 336, 743Durham 919, 984Winston-Salem 336, 743Fayetteville 472, 910Wilmington 472, 910Cary 919, 984Concord 704, 980Asheville 828High Point 336, 743Greenville 252Gastonia 704, 980Chapel Hill 919, 984Jacksonville 472, 910Apex 919, 984Mooresville 704, 980Burlington 336, 743Clayton 919, 984Monroe 704, 980Salisbury 704, 980Hickory 828Matthews 704, 980Wake Forest 919, 984Lexington 336, 743Statesville 704, 980Sanford 919, 984Hendersonville 828Huntersville 704, 980Rocky Mount 252Goldsboro 919, 984New Bern 252Waxhaw 704, 980Fuquay Varina 919, 984Asheboro 336, 743Kernersville 336, 743Wilson 252Kannapolis 704, 980Garner 919, 984Morganton 828
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does North Carolina have?
North Carolina uses 10 area codes.
What is the main area code in North Carolina?
980 covers the largest population in North Carolina.
How do I find the area code for a town?
Open the town in the city list above; each town page lists every area code assigned to it.