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973 Area Code
973 Area Code
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Looking to connect with customers across Essex, Morris, or Passaic counties? A 973 area code gives your business instant local recognition in key New Jersey cities like Newark, Paterson, and Morristown — without needing a physical office.
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The 973 area code covers a densely populated and commercially diverse region of Northern New Jersey. It includes cities and towns just west of New York City, such as Newark, Clifton, Livingston, and East Orange, making it ideal for businesses looking to tap into the tri-state market.
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Area code 973 is assigned to Northern New Jersey, including cities like Newark, Paterson, and Morristown.
The 973 area code includes Newark and other nearby cities such as Clifton, East Orange, and Livingston.
Area code 973 is located in northeastern New Jersey, west of New York City, covering Essex, Morris, Passaic, and parts of Sussex counties.
There are over 300 active area codes in the United States, with new ones added regularly to accommodate growing demand.