Area code
701
701 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to North Dakota, which has 1 area code in total.
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Area code 701 at a glance
NANPA lists 743 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 701, held by 71 holders across 298 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | CM |
| Prefixes in use | 743 |
| Pooled prefixes | 381 (51%) |
| Rate centers | 298 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 71 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-24 to 2026-07-08 (249 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 285 |
Rate centers in area code 701
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FARGO | 84 | 11% |
| BISMARCK | 55 | 7% |
| GRANDFORKS | 31 | 4% |
| DICKINSON | 19 | 3% |
| MINOT | 19 | 3% |
| WILLISTON | 12 | 2% |
| JAMESTOWN | 11 | 1% |
| WAHPETON | 9 | 1% |
| 290 other rate centers | 503 | 68% |
Who holds the prefixes in 701
Verizon Wireless holds the most prefixes, 90 (12%). 51% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon Wireless | 90 | 12% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 79 | 11% |
| Qwest | 71 | 10% |
| Midcontinent Communications | 48 | 6% |
| Onvoy | 40 | 5% |
| SRT Communications | 34 | 5% |
| 65 other carriers | 381 | 51% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 701
- 1947-01-01 Area code 701 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 701
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 701
285 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 13 |
| Bismarck, ND | 7 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 6 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 701 numbers
1,935 FCC complaints are on file for 1,297 numbers in 701, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2025 | 86 |
North Dakota has one area code
701 is the only area code the table assigns to North Dakota, so every geographic number there starts with it.
Next to 701 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 701 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 701 was first assigned in North Dakota. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in North Dakota next to a 701 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 701
Where is area code 701?
NANPA assigns area code 701 to North Dakota, United States.
In which state does area code 701 sit?
North Dakota. 701 is one of 1 area code the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 701 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 701 are Fargo, ND, Bismarck, ND and Grand Forks, ND. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 701?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 701, Verizon Wireless holds the most prefixes, 90 prefixes or 12%.
Which time zone does 701 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 701 as CM.
What year did 701 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 701 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 701 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 701.
Which area codes are nearest to 701?
The area codes closest to 701, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 605 (about 222 miles), 218 (about 235 miles), 320 (about 276 miles), 763 (about 323 miles) and 952 (about 345 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 701 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 743 prefixes in service in 701, spread over 298 rate centers and 71 holders.
Are there complaints about 701 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,935 complaints for 1,297 numbers in 701. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.