New Jersey Area Codes — 10 Codes
New Jersey has 10 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 16,391,740 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in New Jersey
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 973 | Newark, Paterson, Clifton | 1,924,577 | 146 | 862 |
| 732 | Lakewood, Toms River, Brick | 1,917,980 | 115 | 848 |
| 848 | Lakewood, Toms River, Brick | 1,917,980 | 115 | 732 |
| 862 | Newark, Paterson, Clifton | 1,905,778 | 143 | 973 |
| 201 | Newark, Jersey City, Bayonne | 1,841,287 | 103 | 551 |
| 609 | Trenton, Cherry Hill, Camden | 1,597,427 | 157 | 640 |
| 908 | Toms River, Elizabeth, Plainfield | 1,515,748 | 119 | — |
| 551 | Jersey City, Bayonne, Union City | 1,425,289 | 73 | 201 |
| 856 | Cherry Hill, Camden, Vineland | 1,233,381 | 101 | — |
| 640 | Trenton, Princeton, Egg Harbor Township | 1,112,293 | 116 | 609 |
Largest cities in New Jersey
Newark 201, 862, 973Jersey City 201, 551Trenton 609, 640Paterson 862, 973Lakewood 732, 848Toms River 732, 848, 908Elizabeth 908Clifton 862, 973Plainfield 908Cherry Hill 609, 856Brick 732, 848Bayonne 201, 551Passaic 862, 973East Orange 862, 973Camden 609, 856Union City 201, 551West New York 201, 551Vineland 856North Bergen 201, 551Piscataway 732, 848, 908Irvington 862, 973Perth Amboy 732, 848, 908Jackson 732, 848Hoboken 201, 551Union 908Princeton 609, 640New Brunswick 732, 848, 908Somerset 732, 848Freehold 732, 848, 908Monroe Township 732, 848Bloomfield 862, 973Sicklerville 856East Brunswick 732, 848, 908Clementon 856West Orange 862, 973Marlton 856Egg Harbor Township 609, 640Bridgeton 609, 856Morristown 201, 862, 973Hackensack 201, 551
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does New Jersey have?
New Jersey uses 10 area codes.
What is the main area code in New Jersey?
973 covers the largest population in New Jersey.
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.