Area Code 908

New Jersey (NJ) • Elizabeth, Plainfield, Allamuchy, Andover, Annandale, Asbury, Basking Ridge, Bedminster • Eastern Time (ET)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.0M people across 81 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Elizabeth, Plainfield, Allamuchy.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 908.

Income

93rd

Home values

89th

Poverty rate

33rd

Area Code Basics

Primary State

New Jersey (NJ)

States Served

New Jersey (NJ)

Major Cities

Elizabeth, Plainfield, Allamuchy, Andover, Annandale, Asbury, Basking Ridge, Bedminster

Time Zone(s)

Eastern Time (ET)

Est. Population

1.0M

ZIP Codes

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.