Area code
948
948 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Virginia, which has 10 area codes in total.
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Area code 948 at a glance
NANPA lists 93 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 948, held by 21 holders across 34 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2022-05-09 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 757 (1996-07-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 93 |
| Pooled prefixes | 93 (100%) |
| Rate centers | 34 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 21 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2022-03-09 to 2026-05-27 (93 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 25 |
Rate centers in area code 948
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NRFOLKZON2 | 23 | 25% |
| NRFOLKZON3 | 10 | 11% |
| NRFOLKZON1 | 8 | 9% |
| NWPTNWSZN3 | 6 | 6% |
| NWPTNWSZN2 | 5 | 5% |
| NRFOLKZON4 | 4 | 4% |
| WILLIAMSBG | 3 | 3% |
| CHUCKATUCK | 2 | 2% |
| 26 other rate centers | 32 | 34% |
Who holds the prefixes in 948
Fractel holds the most prefixes, 17 (18%). 100% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fractel | 17 | 18% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 12 | 13% |
| Teleport Communications America | 11 | 12% |
| Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations | 10 | 11% |
| Onvoy | 10 | 11% |
| Ton80 Communications | 10 | 11% |
| 15 other carriers | 23 | 25% |
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 948
- 1996-07-01 Area code 757, named as the parent of 948 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2022-05-09 Area code 948 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 948
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 948
25 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Suffolk, VA | 8 |
| Smithfield, VA | 2 |
| Belle Haven, VA | 1 |
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 948 numbers
67 FCC complaints are on file for 64 numbers in 948, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Other area codes in Virginia
Virginia is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 948 is one of them.
Next to 948 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 948 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 948 was first assigned in Virginia. 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 Virginia next to a 948 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 948
Where is area code 948?
NANPA assigns area code 948 to Virginia, United States.
In which state does area code 948 sit?
Virginia. 948 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 948 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 948 are Suffolk, VA, Smithfield, VA and Belle Haven, VA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 948?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 948, Fractel holds the most prefixes, 17 prefixes or 18%.
Which time zone does 948 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 948 as Eastern (E).
What year did 948 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2022-05-09, so 948 has been in use since 2022.
Does area code 948 have an overlay?
Yes. 757 (in service 1996-07-01) shares the same area with 948, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 948?
The area codes closest to 948, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 804 (about 54 miles), 686 (about 56 miles), 252 (about 94 miles), 434 (about 115 miles) and 571 (about 136 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 948 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 93 prefixes in service in 948, spread over 34 rate centers and 21 holders.
Are there complaints about 948 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 67 complaints for 64 numbers in 948. 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.