Area code
828
828 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to North Carolina, which has 10 area codes in total.
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Area code 828 at a glance
NANPA lists 713 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 828, held by 60 holders across 74 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1998-03-22 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 713 |
| Pooled prefixes | 498 (70%) |
| Rate centers | 74 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 60 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-18 to 2026-05-28 (371 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 62 |
Rate centers in area code 828
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ASHEVILLE | 99 | 14% |
| HICKORY | 78 | 11% |
| MORGANTON | 50 | 7% |
| HENDERSNVL | 41 | 6% |
| ARDEN | 35 | 5% |
| BOONE | 20 | 3% |
| SYLVA | 19 | 3% |
| LENOIR | 18 | 3% |
| 66 other rate centers | 353 | 50% |
Who holds the prefixes in 828
Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 102 (14%). 70% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 102 | 14% |
| Verizon Wireless | 86 | 12% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 80 | 11% |
| Level 3 Communications | 45 | 6% |
| Paetec Itel | 42 | 6% |
| Frontier Communications Of The Carolinas | 39 | 5% |
| 54 other carriers | 319 | 45% |
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 828
- 1947-01-01 Area code 704, named as the parent of 828 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1998-03-22 Area code 828 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 828
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
- 821 about 63 mi
- 864 about 67 mi
- 704 about 89 mi
- 980 about 89 mi
- 423 about 92 mi
ZIP codes in area code 828
62 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 11 |
| Hickory, NC | 3 |
| Boone, NC | 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 828 numbers
2,487 FCC complaints are on file for 2,090 numbers in 828, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2025 | 193 |
Other area codes in North Carolina
North Carolina is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 828 is one of them.
Next to 828 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 828 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 828 was first assigned in North Carolina. 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 Carolina next to a 828 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 828
Where is area code 828?
NANPA assigns area code 828 to North Carolina, United States.
In which state does area code 828 sit?
North Carolina. 828 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 828 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 828 are Asheville, NC, Hickory, NC and Boone, NC. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 828?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 828, Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 102 prefixes or 14%.
Which time zone does 828 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 828 as Eastern (E).
What year did 828 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1998-03-22, so 828 has been in use since 1998.
Does area code 828 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 828.
Which area codes are nearest to 828?
The area codes closest to 828, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 821 (about 63 miles), 864 (about 67 miles), 704 (about 89 miles), 980 (about 89 miles) and 423 (about 92 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 828 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 713 prefixes in service in 828, spread over 74 rate centers and 60 holders.
Are there complaints about 828 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 2,487 complaints for 2,090 numbers in 828. 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.