Area code
984
984 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 984 at a glance
NANPA lists 287 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 984, held by 43 holders across 38 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2012-04-30 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 919 (1954-01-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 287 |
| Pooled prefixes | 287 (100%) |
| Rate centers | 38 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 43 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2012-04-19 to 2026-05-28 (272 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 108 |
Rate centers in area code 984
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| RALEIGH | 84 | 29% |
| DURHAM | 34 | 12% |
| CHAPELHILL | 21 | 7% |
| APEX | 12 | 4% |
| CARY | 12 | 4% |
| GOLDSBORO | 11 | 4% |
| WAKEFOREST | 7 | 2% |
| BENSON | 6 | 2% |
| 30 other rate centers | 100 | 35% |
Who holds the prefixes in 984
Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 53 (18%). 100% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy | 53 | 18% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 38 | 13% |
| Verizon Wireless | 25 | 9% |
| T-Mobile USA | 23 | 8% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 20 | 7% |
| Onvoy Spectrum | 11 | 4% |
| 37 other carriers | 117 | 41% |
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 984
- 1954-01-01 Area code 919, named as the parent of 984 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2012-04-30 Area code 984 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 984
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
- 910 about 74 mi
- 743 about 75 mi
- 472 about 76 mi
- 336 about 79 mi
- 252 about 83 mi
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 984
108 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 44 |
| Durham, NC | 16 |
| Cary, NC | 5 |
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 984 numbers
840 FCC complaints are on file for 691 numbers in 984, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 54 |
Other area codes in North Carolina
North Carolina is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 984 is one of them.
Next to 984 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 984 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 984 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 984 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 984
Where is area code 984?
NANPA assigns area code 984 to North Carolina, United States.
In which state does area code 984 sit?
North Carolina. 984 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 984 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 984 are Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC and Cary, NC. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 984?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 984, Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 53 prefixes or 18%.
Which time zone does 984 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 984 as Eastern (E).
What year did 984 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2012-04-30, so 984 has been in use since 2012.
Does area code 984 have an overlay?
Yes. 919 (in service 1954-01-01) shares the same area with 984, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 984?
The area codes closest to 984, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 910 (about 74 miles), 743 (about 75 miles), 472 (about 76 miles), 336 (about 79 miles) and 252 (about 83 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 984 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 287 prefixes in service in 984, spread over 38 rate centers and 43 holders.
Are there complaints about 984 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 840 complaints for 691 numbers in 984. 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.