Area code
848
848 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 848 at a glance
NANPA lists 275 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 848, held by 27 holders across 37 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2001-12-29 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 732 (1997-06-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 275 |
| Pooled prefixes | 269 (98%) |
| Rate centers | 37 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 27 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-10-17 to 2026-07-30 (266 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 33 |
Rate centers in area code 848
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NEWBRNSWCK | 26 | 9% |
| METUCHEN | 23 | 8% |
| TOMS RIVER | 23 | 8% |
| PERTHAMBOY | 19 | 7% |
| DUNELLEN | 15 | 5% |
| FREEHOLD | 15 | 5% |
| LAKEWOOD | 13 | 5% |
| RAHWAY | 13 | 5% |
| 29 other rate centers | 128 | 47% |
Who holds the prefixes in 848
Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 68 (25%). 98% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy | 68 | 25% |
| Omnipoint Communications | 51 | 19% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 32 | 12% |
| Verizon Wireless | 29 | 11% |
| Cablevision Lightpath | 12 | 4% |
| Metropcs | 10 | 4% |
| 21 other carriers | 73 | 27% |
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 848
- 1997-06-01 Area code 732, named as the parent of 848 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2001-12-29 Area code 848 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 848
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 848
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 848 numbers
736 FCC complaints are on file for 483 numbers in 848, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 49 |
Other area codes in New Jersey
New Jersey is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 848 is one of them.
Next to 848 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 848 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 848 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 848 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 848
Where is area code 848?
NANPA assigns area code 848 to New Jersey, United States.
In which state does area code 848 sit?
New Jersey. 848 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 848 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 848 are Toms River, NJ, Belmar, NJ and Eatontown, NJ. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 848?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 848, Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 68 prefixes or 25%.
Which time zone does 848 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 848 as Eastern (E).
What year did 848 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2001-12-29, so 848 has been in use since 2001.
Does area code 848 have an overlay?
Yes. 732 (in service 1997-06-01) shares the same area with 848, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 848?
The area codes closest to 848, 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 848 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 275 prefixes in service in 848, spread over 37 rate centers and 27 holders.
Are there complaints about 848 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 736 complaints for 483 numbers in 848. 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.