Area Code 973

New Jersey (NJ) • Newark, Paterson, Clifton, East Orange, Montclair, Augusta, Belleville, Bloomfield • Eastern Time (ET)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 2.1M people across 125 ZIP codes.
•Overlapping area codes: 862.
•Major cities: Newark, Paterson, Clifton.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 973.

Income

85th

Home values

87th

Poverty rate

55th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

New Jersey (NJ)

States Served

New Jersey (NJ)

Major Cities

Newark, Paterson, Clifton, East Orange, Montclair, Augusta, Belleville, Bloomfield

Time Zone(s)

Eastern Time (ET)

Est. Population

2.1M

ZIP Codes

125

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.