Area code
732
732 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to New Jersey, which has 10 area codes in total.
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Area code 732 at a glance
NANPA lists 779 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 732, held by 28 holders across 36 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1997-06-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 848 (2001-12-29) |
| Prefixes in use | 779 |
| Pooled prefixes | 504 (65%) |
| Rate centers | 36 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 28 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-08 to 2024-12-13 (133 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 33 |
Rate centers in area code 732
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NEWBRNSWCK | 98 | 13% |
| TOMS RIVER | 60 | 8% |
| METUCHEN | 57 | 7% |
| FREEHOLD | 55 | 7% |
| BOUNDBROOK | 36 | 5% |
| PERTHAMBOY | 34 | 4% |
| DUNELLEN | 33 | 4% |
| RAHWAY | 30 | 4% |
| 28 other rate centers | 376 | 48% |
Who holds the prefixes in 732
Verizon New Jersey holds the most prefixes, 331 (42%). 65% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon New Jersey | 331 | 42% |
| Level 3 Communications | 87 | 11% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 65 | 8% |
| Verizon Wireless | 61 | 8% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 51 | 7% |
| Teleport Communications America | 34 | 4% |
| 22 other carriers | 150 | 19% |
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 732
- 1990-11-01 Area code 908, named as the parent of 732 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1997-06-01 Area code 732 went into service.
- 2001-12-29 Area code 848 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 732.
Area codes nearest to 732
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 732
33 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Toms River, NJ | 5 |
| Belmar, NJ | 2 |
| Eatontown, NJ | 2 |
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 732 numbers
5,137 FCC complaints are on file for 3,954 numbers in 732, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 |
| 2024 | 160 |
| 2025 | 130 |
Other area codes in New Jersey
New Jersey is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 732 is one of them.
Next to 732 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 732 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 732 was first assigned in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey next to a 732 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 732
Where is area code 732?
NANPA assigns area code 732 to New Jersey, United States.
In which state does area code 732 sit?
New Jersey. 732 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 732 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 732 are Toms River, NJ, Belmar, NJ and Eatontown, NJ. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 732?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 732, Verizon New Jersey holds the most prefixes, 331 prefixes or 42%.
Which time zone does 732 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 732 as Eastern (E).
What year did 732 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1997-06-01, so 732 has been in use since 1997.
Does area code 732 have an overlay?
Yes. 848 (in service 2001-12-29) shares the same area with 732, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 732?
The area codes closest to 732, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 908 (about 25 miles), 640 (about 29 miles), 201 (about 35 miles), 609 (about 35 miles) and 551 (about 38 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 732 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 779 prefixes in service in 732, spread over 36 rate centers and 28 holders.
Are there complaints about 732 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 5,137 complaints for 3,954 numbers in 732. 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.