New Jersey phone numbers

Need a New Jersey phone number for your business? Here’s our complete guide.
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What can you use a New Jersey number for?

Using a local NJ area code phone number can be advantageous for businesses because it can help them establish a local presence and increase trust with customers who prefer to do business with local companies. Additionally, customers are more likely to answer calls from a NJ number as they are more familiar with the area code.

Why do customers trust New Jersey numbers?

Customers tend to be more familiar with the local area code and may assume that the business is located in New Jersey. This can create a sense of trust and familiarity as customers may feel more comfortable doing business with a company that is geographically close to them.

In addition, local phone numbers may be seen as more legitimate and trustworthy than toll-free or non-geographic phone numbers, which are often associated with telemarketing and scams. Customers may be more likely to answer calls from New Jersey (NJ) numbers because they are less likely to be spam or unwanted calls.

We can help you get a local NJ area code

Businesses can use virtual phone numbers to appear more local by obtaining a virtual number with a New Jersey area code. Virtual phone numbers are essentially phone numbers that are not tied to a specific physical phone line, but instead, they can be routed to any phone number or device the business chooses.

Chalkboard is a fully app-based service that gives you local business phone numbers (any area code, including NJ numbers) that route straight to your mobile phone. It helps you to keep work separate, keep personal numbers private, and share calls and texts with your team.

Which New Jersey phone numbers can you choose?

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201

Area code 201 is located in northeastern New Jersey and covers Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, and Hoboken. It has a single overlay (551) that serves the same area.

551

Area code 551 is located in northeastern New Jersey and covers Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, and Hoboken. It is an overlay for area code 201 and serves the same area.

609

Area code 609 is located in New Jersey and covers Trenton, Atlantic City, and Pleasantville. It has a single overlay (640) that serves the same area.

640

Area code 640 is located in New Jersey and covers Trenton, Atlantic City, and Pleasantville. It is an overlay for area code 609 and serves the same area.

732

Area code 732 is located in New Jersey and covers Toms River, New Brunswick, Lakewood, and Perth Amboy. It has a single overlay (848) that serves the same area.

848

Area code 848 is located in New Jersey and covers Toms River, New Brunswick, Lakewood, and Perth Amboy. It is an overlay for area code 732 and serves the same area.

856

Area code 856 is located in southwestern New Jersey and covers Camden, Vineland, and Millville. It is the only area code that serves the area.

862

Area code 862 is located in northern New Jersey and covers Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and East Orange. It is an overlay for area code 973 and serves the same area.

908

Area code 908 is located in New Jersey and covers Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Linden. It is the only area code that serves the area.

973

Area code 973 is located in northern New Jersey and covers Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and East Orange. It has a single overlay (862) that serves the same area.

How to use your New Jersey phone number

Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.

Choose business phone numbers

Choose the virtual New Jersey phone number that you like and secure it instantly. There's no setup fees.

Install the app

It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).

Customise your virtual numbers

Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later. There are no extra charge for features or calls.

Invite the team

With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team. When a call comes in, anyone in the team can pick up. It also allows anyone in the team to make calls from the number and send/reply to SMS.

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Get a business presence in New Jersey

New Jersey (NJ) is a USA region with a population of 9,267,000. Here's what else you need to know if you're thinking of getting a New Jersey telephone number.

About New Jersey

New Jersey is a northeastern U.S. state with some 130 miles of Atlantic coast. Jersey City, across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, is the site of Liberty State Park, where ferries embark for nearby Ellis Island, with its historic Immigration Museum, and the iconic Statue of Liberty. The Jersey Shore includes notable resort towns like historic Asbury Park and Cape May, with its preserved Victorian buildings.

Area codes

There are 10 area codes available within New Jersey. Chalkboard allows you to buy a local NJ area code, and use our simple app to make calls, send messages, and share the number with the rest of your team.

Available area codes

The area codes in New Jersey are 201, 551, 609, 640, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908 & 973. Scroll down this page and you'll find links to find out more about each area code.

More credibility

Using a New Jersey phone number can help businesses establish trust and credibility with their local customer base and increase the likelihood of customers answering their calls.

Use with other area codes

With Chalkboard, you can have multiple numbers (all with different area codes), route calls and text messages straight through to your phone. You don't have to be located in the New Jersey area.

A modern, affordable solution

It used to be complicated and expensive getting virtual phone numbers. Now, it's as easy as installing an app and choosing a number that suits you. Chalkboard is affordable too, and pricing is simple & predictable.

The easy way to share phone numbers with your team

Chalkboard gives you all the business calling and messaging features you need, without a phone system.

Completely flexible

Text and call as a team with shared or private numbers. Flexible and simple.

Takes minutes to set up

No contracts, no phone system, no SIM cards, and no configuration. Just install the app and go!

All the features you need

Including missed call auto-reply, working hours, templates, and much more...

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Select your New Jersey number, instant free setup

You can search and buy your new phone number now, with instant activation and free setup.

It's the easy way for your team to text and call together without the hassle and complexity of a phone system!

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FAQs: New Jersey local numbers

Will I be able to use my New Jersey area code number outside of New Jersey?

Yes, that's a major benefit of using virtual local phone numbers. You'll be able to use your NJ number from anywhere in the country (and even whilst you're out of the country!).

Can I only get area codes within New Jersey (NJ)?

We can provide virtual numbers for almost anywhere in the country. So you can choose a local virtual number in every area that you serve if you need.

I need more than one NJ number, is that possible?

Yes, once you've chosen your first number and logged into the app, you can then add new virtual New Jersey numbers with just a few taps, with instant setup.

Can I use my New Jersey number for SMS (text messages)?

Your virtual number will be fully enabled for phone calls, and also text messaging. It's fully business ready. If you have a team, you can even share the number with others on your team.

How do I answer calls to my phone numbers?

You simply need to install our mobile app, and then you'll be able to receive calls, make calls, and send/reply to text messages too.

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