201 Area Code

Port Your Number or Get a New Jersey Overlay Code with DialLink

Looking to build your brand in Hoboken, Jersey City, or Hackensack? A phone number with a 201 area code shows customers you’re rooted in Northern New Jersey, even if your team operates remotely.
Due to high demand, new 201 phone numbers may be unavailable. But don’t worry — 551, the official overlay for 201, covers the same area and is ready for new number assignments. With DialLink, you can port your current 201 area code number or choose a 551 number, all backed by a flexible, AI-powered cloud phone system.

Why Choose a 201 Area Code?

201 is one of the original area codes in the U.S. and still covers major parts of northeastern New Jersey. It includes cities across Bergen and Hudson counties, such as Jersey City, Hoboken, Fort Lee, Hackensack, and Bayonne.
A 201 (or 551) phone number adds local recognition in the New Jersey metro area — one of the most competitive markets in the country. Whether you're in finance, logistics, consulting, or tech, having a local NJ number helps your business earn trust fast.

Why Get a New Jersey Phone Number with DialLink?

When you choose a local number from DialLink, you get more than just a number:

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Whether you're based in New Jersey or simply want to break into the market, DialLink's numbers help your business sound local, feel accessible, and stay organized.

Who Can Benefit from a Local Phone Number

Remote-first teams targeting the Northern NJ market

Startups expanding into the New York–New Jersey corridor

Legal, finance, logistics, and service providers

SMBs seeking to improve pickup rates and local visibility

How to Get a Local Number with DialLink

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Port your existing 201 number, or choose an available overlay code like 551
Start making and receiving calls instantly via mobile, desktop, web, or desk phones

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Expand Beyond Area Code 201

Want to serve more of New Jersey — or go global? DialLink supports local and international numbers in over 100 countries, so you can grow without limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 201?

Area code 201 is located in northeastern New Jersey, including cities like Jersey City, Hackensack, and Hoboken.

What cities use the 201 area code?

Cities in the 201 area code include Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, Hackensack, Englewood, and Fort Lee.

Where in the U.S. is area code 201?

201 is in the northeastern part of New Jersey, covering Bergen and Hudson counties just west of New York City.

What is the overlay for the 201 area code?

Area code 551 is the overlay for 201. It covers the same region and is used for new phone number assignments.

What is an overlay area code?

An overlay is a new area code added to the same geographic area as an existing one. It allows for more phone numbers without changing anyone’s current number.

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