Local Phone Numbers
New Jersey
201 Area Code
201 Area Code
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Establish a Local Presence in Northern New Jersey
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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.
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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
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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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