Area code
914
914 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to New York, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 914 at a glance
NANPA lists 703 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 914, held by 40 holders across 36 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 703 |
| Pooled prefixes | 519 (74%) |
| Rate centers | 36 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 40 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-10 to 2026-03-09 (251 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 24 |
Rate centers in area code 914
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WSCHSTZN08 | 194 | 28% |
| WSCHSTZN01 | 64 | 9% |
| WSCHSTZN07 | 35 | 5% |
| MOUNTKISCO | 34 | 5% |
| WSCHSTZN06 | 34 | 5% |
| WSCHSTZN03 | 33 | 5% |
| WSCHSTZN09 | 32 | 5% |
| WSCHSTZN02 | 30 | 4% |
| 28 other rate centers | 247 | 35% |
Who holds the prefixes in 914
Verizon New York holds the most prefixes, 182 (26%). 74% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon New York | 182 | 26% |
| Verizon Wireless | 82 | 12% |
| Omnipoint Communications | 71 | 10% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 60 | 9% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 59 | 8% |
| Level 3 Communications | 35 | 5% |
| 34 other carriers | 214 | 30% |
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 914
- 1947-01-01 Area code 914 went into service.
- 1951-01-01 Area code 516 went into service and names 914 as its parent.
- 2000-06-05 Area code 845 went into service and names 914 as its parent.
Area codes nearest to 914
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
- 329 about 13 mi
- 845 about 20 mi
- 551 about 34 mi
- 201 about 37 mi
- 203 about 38 mi
ZIP codes in area code 914
24 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, NY | 4 |
| Newburgh, NY | 4 |
| Kingston, NY | 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 914 numbers
3,877 FCC complaints are on file for 2,420 numbers in 914, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 86 |
| 2025 | 137 |
Other area codes in New York
New York is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 914 is one of them.
Next to 914 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 914 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 914 was first assigned in New York. 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 York next to a 914 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 914
Where is area code 914?
NANPA assigns area code 914 to New York, United States.
In which state does area code 914 sit?
New York. 914 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 914 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 914 are Mount Vernon, NY, Newburgh, NY and Kingston, NY. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 914?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 914, Verizon New York holds the most prefixes, 182 prefixes or 26%.
Which time zone does 914 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 914 as Eastern (E).
What year did 914 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 914 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 914 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 914.
Which area codes are nearest to 914?
The area codes closest to 914, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 329 (about 13 miles), 845 (about 20 miles), 551 (about 34 miles), 201 (about 37 miles) and 203 (about 38 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 914 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 703 prefixes in service in 914, spread over 36 rate centers and 40 holders.
Are there complaints about 914 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 3,877 complaints for 2,420 numbers in 914. 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.