Area Code 201 Information
| Area Code | 201 |
| Population | 254565 |
| Type of Code: | General Purpose Code |
| Geographic(G) or non-geographic(N): | G |
| Is this code assigned: | Yes |
| Is this code in use: | Y |
| In service date: | 1947-01-01 |
| Planning Letter(s): | 277 |
| Location: | NJ |
| Country: | US |
| Time Zone: | E |
| Parent NPA: |
In 1947, area code 201 emerged as the inaugural area code within the U.S. Assigned to the domain of New Jersey; it initially encompassed the whole state. Nevertheless, due to the ceaseless expansion of the population and the necessity for additional phone lines, the territory currently under area code 201's jurisdiction has progressively dwindled, now predominantly occupying the northeastern extremity of the state.
Geographic Placement
As previously indicated, area code 201 resides in the northeastern sector of New Jersey, positioned directly across the Hudson River from the metropolis of New York City. It caters to the teeming Hudson and Bergen counties, encompassing urban areas such as Jersey City, Hoboken, Union City, Bayonne, North Bergen, West New York, and many smaller municipalities. This locale is christened the "Gateway Region," owing to its contiguity to the major cities of New York and Newark. The area boasts awe-inspiring vistas of the Manhattan skyline and is renowned for its rich tapestry of diversity, economic progression, and bountiful historical narrative.
Zip Codes within 201 Area Code
Nested within the territory governed by area code 201, many zip codes serve as the linchpins for efficient mail distribution and categorization. Some distinguished zip codes inhabiting this space include:
- Jersey City: 07097, 07302-07307, 07310-07311
- Hoboken: 07030
- Union City: 07086-07087
- Bayonne: 07002
- North Bergen: 07047
- West New York: 07093
This enumeration only encapsulates part of the zip codes within area code 201. Concerning its neighboring area codes, 201 is flanked by 973/862 towards the west, 908 to the southwest, and 732/848 to the south.
Population
Area code 201 tends to be a densely populated and heterogeneous collective. The 2020 Census reveals that area code 201's total populace approximates 1.3 million individuals, signifying a notable proportion of New Jersey's total population of nearly 9.3 million.
The citizenship within this dominion exhibits diverse ethnic and racial representation. Languages articulated within the vicinity entail English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Hindi, and numerous others. Moreover, area code 201 flaunts an admirably educated population, with over 41% of its mature constituents boasting a bachelor's degree or superior, as per the U.S. Census Bureau.
Economy
The economic landscape within area code 201 is dynamic and multifaceted, with financial impetus derived from various realms such as finance, technology, healthcare, and transportation, given its proximity to New York City, area code 201 hosts a multitude of corporate headquarters for transnational conglomerates, including organizations like Verisk Analytics, NICE Systems, and Wiley Publishing.
Additionally, the territory is celebrated for its retail complexes, most notably the Westfield Garden State Plaza – New Jersey's largest shopping center in Paramus. Alongside these commercial establishments, area code 201 also provides domicile to several higher learning institutions, such as New Jersey City University, Saint Peter's University, and Stevens Institute of Technology. A harmonious fusion of flourishing enterprises, good educational establishments, and vibrant shopping centers renders area code 201 an indispensable economic cog within the wider New York City metropolitan expanse.
Area code 201, the pioneer of its ilk, perpetuates its status as the central lifeblood of daily existence in northeastern New Jersey and poses as a momentous epicenter within the United States telecommunication matrix. Accommodating millions of residents, businesses, and public amenities, it epitomizes how an area code can sculpt the terrain and society of its zone. From its fertile historical roots to its vibrant contemporary economy, area code 201 embodies the pinnacle of the American odyssey.
Area Code Zipcodes
| Zipcode | City | State |
| 7002 | BAYONNE | Illinois |
| 7002 | BERGEN POINT | Illinois |
| 7002 | PAMRAPO | Illinois |
| 7004 | FAIRFIELD | Illinois |
| 7006 | CALDWELL | Illinois |
| 7006 | N CALDWELL | Illinois |
| 7006 | NORTH CALDWELL | Illinois |
| 7006 | W CALDWELL | Illinois |
| 7006 | WEST CALDWELL | Illinois |
| 7007 | CALDWELL | Illinois |
| 7007 | WEST CALDWELL | Illinois |
| 7010 | CLIFF PARK | Illinois |
| 7010 | CLIFFSIDE PARK | Illinois |
| 7010 | CLIFFSIDE PK | Illinois |
| 7020 | EDGEWATER | Illinois |
| 7022 | FAIRVIEW | Illinois |
| 7024 | FORT LEE | Illinois |
| 7024 | PALISADE | Illinois |
| 7024 | WEST FORT LEE | Illinois |
| 7026 | GARFIELD | Illinois |
| 7026 | OUTWATER | Illinois |
| 7026 | RITZ | Illinois |
| 7029 | EAST NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7029 | HARRISON | Illinois |
| 7031 | N ARLINGTON | Illinois |
| 7031 | NORTH ARLINGTON | Illinois |
| 7032 | ARLINGTON | Illinois |
| 7032 | KEARNY | Illinois |
| 7032 | SOUTH KEARNY | Illinois |
| 7032 | WEST ARLINGTON | Illinois |
| 7047 | NORTH BERGEN | Illinois |
| 7047 | TYLER PARK | Illinois |
| 7047 | WOODCLIFF | Illinois |
| 7057 | WALLINGTON | Illinois |
| 7070 | RUTHERFORD | Illinois |
| 7071 | LYNDHURST | Illinois |
| 7072 | CARLSTADT | Illinois |
| 7073 | E RUTHERFORD | Illinois |
| 7073 | EAST RUTHERFORD | Illinois |
| 7074 | MOONACHIE | Illinois |
| 7075 | WOOD RIDGE | Illinois |
| 7086 | WEEHAWKEN | Illinois |
| 7087 | BERGENLINE | Illinois |
| 7087 | SUMMIT AVENUE | Illinois |
| 7087 | UNION CITY | Illinois |
| 7093 | GUTTENBERG | Illinois |
| 7093 | MONITOR | Illinois |
| 7093 | TAURUS | Illinois |
| 7093 | WEST NEW YORK | Illinois |
| 7094 | SECAUCUS | Illinois |
| 7096 | MEADOWS | Illinois |
| 7096 | PLAZA | Illinois |
| 7096 | SECAUCUS | Illinois |
| 7097 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7097 | NJ INTERNATIONAL AND BMC | Illinois |
| 7099 | KEARNY | Illinois |
| 7099 | USPS | Illinois |
| 7101 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7102 | ACADEMY | Illinois |
| 7102 | MIDTOWN | Illinois |
| 7102 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7102 | WASHINGTON PARK | Illinois |
| 7103 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7105 | IRONBOUND | Illinois |
| 7105 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7108 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7175 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7175 | USPS | Illinois |
| 7184 | CENLAR BANK | Illinois |
| 7184 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7188 | JP MORGAN CHASE | Illinois |
| 7188 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7189 | BANK OF AMERICA | Illinois |
| 7189 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7191 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7191 | WACHOVIA BANK | Illinois |
| 7192 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7192 | WACHOVIA BANK | Illinois |
| 7193 | JP MORGAN CHASE | Illinois |
| 7193 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7195 | BANK OF NEW YORK | Illinois |
| 7195 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7198 | BANK OF NEW YORK | Illinois |
| 7198 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7199 | MERRILL LYNCH INC | Illinois |
| 7199 | NEWARK | Illinois |
| 7302 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7303 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7304 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7305 | ELLIS ISLAND | Illinois |
| 7305 | GREENVILLE | Illinois |
| 7305 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7306 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7307 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7308 | FIVE CORNERS | Illinois |
| 7308 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7310 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7311 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7395 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7395 | USPS | Illinois |
| 7399 | JERSEY CITY | Illinois |
| 7399 | PERSHING | Illinois |
| 7401 | ALLENDALE | Illinois |
| 7407 | ELMWOOD PARK | Illinois |
| 7410 | FAIR LAWN | Illinois |
| 7410 | FAIRLAWN | Illinois |
| 7410 | RADBURN | Illinois |
| 7417 | FRANKLIN LAKES | Illinois |
| 7417 | FRANKLIN LKS | Illinois |
| 7423 | HO HO KUS | Illinois |
| 7430 | MAHWAH | Illinois |
| 7432 | MIDLAND PARK | Illinois |
| 7432 | MIDLAND PK | Illinois |
| 7436 | OAKLAND | Illinois |
| 7446 | DARLINGTON | Illinois |
| 7446 | RAMSEY | Illinois |
| 7450 | RIDGEWOOD | Illinois |
| 7451 | RIDGEWOOD | Illinois |
| 7452 | GLEN ROCK | Illinois |
| 7458 | SADDLE RIVER | Illinois |
| 7458 | U SADDLE RIV | Illinois |
| 7458 | UPPER SADDLE RIVER | Illinois |
| 7463 | WALDWICK | Illinois |
| 7481 | WYCKOFF | Illinois |
| 7495 | MAHWAH | Illinois |
| 7514 | PATERSON | Illinois |
| 7524 | PATERSON | Illinois |
| 7601 | HACK | Illinois |
| 7601 | HACKENSACK | Illinois |
| 7602 | HACKENSACK | Illinois |
| 7604 | HASBROUCK HEIGHTS | Illinois |
| 7604 | HASBROUCK HTS | Illinois |
| 7605 | LEONIA | Illinois |
| 7607 | MAYWOOD | Illinois |
| 7608 | TETERBORO | Illinois |
| 7620 | ALPINE | Illinois |
| 7621 | BERGENFIELD | Illinois |
| 7624 | CLOSTER | Illinois |
| 7626 | CRESSKILL | Illinois |
| 7627 | DEMAREST | Illinois |
| 7628 | DUMONT | Illinois |
| 7630 | EMERSON | Illinois |
| 7631 | ENGLEWOOD | Illinois |
| 7632 | ENGLEWD CLFS | Illinois |
| 7632 | ENGLEWOOD | Illinois |
| 7632 | ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS | Illinois |
| 7640 | HARRINGTON PARK | Illinois |
| 7640 | HARRINGTON PK | Illinois |
| 7641 | HAWORTH | Illinois |
| 7642 | HILLSDALE | Illinois |
| 7643 | LITTLE FERRY | Illinois |
| 7644 | LODI | Illinois |
| 7645 | MONTVALE | Illinois |
| 7646 | N MILFORD | Illinois |
| 7646 | NEW MILFORD | Illinois |
| 7647 | NORTHVALE | Illinois |
| 7647 | ROCKLEIGH | Illinois |
| 7648 | NORWOOD | Illinois |
| 7649 | ORADELL | Illinois |
| 7650 | PALISADES PARK | Illinois |
| 7650 | PALISADES PK | Illinois |
| 7652 | PARAMUS | Illinois |
| 7653 | PARAMUS | Illinois |
| 7656 | PARK RIDGE | Illinois |
| 7657 | MORSEMERE | Illinois |
| 7657 | RIDGEFIELD | Illinois |
| 7660 | RIDGEFIELD PARK | Illinois |
| 7660 | RIDGEFIELD PK | Illinois |
| 7661 | RIVER EDGE | Illinois |
| 7662 | ROCHELLE PARK | Illinois |
| 7663 | SADDLE BROOK | Illinois |
| 7666 | TEANECK | Illinois |
| 7666 | WEST ENGLEWOOD | Illinois |
| 7670 | TENAFLY | Illinois |
| 7675 | OLD TAPPAN | Illinois |
| 7675 | RIVER VALE | Illinois |
| 7675 | RIVERVALE | Illinois |
| 7675 | WESTWOOD | Illinois |
| 7676 | TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON | Illinois |
| 7676 | TWP WASHINGTN | Illinois |
| 7676 | TWP WASHINTON | Illinois |
| 7676 | WASHINGTON TNSHP | Illinois |
| 7676 | WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Illinois |
| 7676 | WASHINGTON TWNSHP | Illinois |
| 7676 | WASHINGTON TWP | Illinois |
| 7676 | WASHINGTON TWPS | Illinois |
| 7676 | WASHINGTON TWSP | Illinois |
| 7677 | WESTWOOD | Illinois |
| 7677 | WOODCLIFF LAKE | Illinois |
| 7677 | WOODCLIFF LK | Illinois |
| 7699 | NNJ METRO P&DC | Illinois |
| 7699 | TETERBORO | Illinois |
| 7699 | USPS | Illinois |
| 7836 | FLANDERS | Illinois |
| 7836 | ROXBURY TOWNSHIP | Illinois |
| 7836 | ROXBURY TWP | Illinois |
| 7876 | SUCCASUNNA | Illinois |
| 7960 | MORRISTOWN | Illinois |
| 7962 | MORRISTOWN | Illinois |
| 7963 | MORRISTOWN | Illinois |