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Area Code 609 Location & Details

State / Region: New Jersey • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Trenton, Atlantic City, Princeton, Pleasantville, Hammonton, Ocean City, Somers Point, Burlington, Ventnor City, Absecon

Standard Dial Format
+1 (609) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 609?
New JerseyState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
609 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern
609 Overlay Codes
640

Area Code 609 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for New Jersey (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 39.63° • Lng: -74.63°
📍 Geographic Center: New JerseyMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 609 Located?

Telephone area code 609 is assigned to New Jersey in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Trenton, Atlantic City, Princeton, Pleasantville, Hammonton, Ocean City, Somers Point, Burlington, Ventnor City, Absecon.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:609 serves New Jersey (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 609, standard 10-digit dialing (609) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 609?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 609? Here is how to trace who is calling from 609 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 609 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 609, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (609) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 609 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 609 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 609

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-609 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 609 Pop
TrentonMercer County91,50626.2%
Atlantic CityAtlantic County38,78711.1%
PrincetonMercer County31,4699.0%
PleasantvilleAtlantic County20,8536.0%
HammontonAtlantic County15,0604.3%
Ocean CityAtlantic County11,1013.2%
Somers PointAtlantic County10,5903.0%
BurlingtonMercer County10,2432.9%
Ventnor CityAtlantic County9,3452.7%
AbseconAtlantic County9,2092.6%
NorthfieldAtlantic County8,4962.4%
BrigantineAtlantic County7,6582.2%
LinwoodAtlantic County7,0512.0%
HightstownMercer County6,0071.7%
Margate CityAtlantic County5,1941.5%
WildwoodCape May County5,0681.4%
Egg Harbor CityAtlantic County4,4261.3%
Medford LakesBurlington County4,4031.3%
LambertvilleHunterdon County4,1981.2%
BordentownMercer County4,1081.2%

Counties Covered by Area Code 609

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across New Jersey

County NameTotal Population% of 609 Area% of County
Atlantic County278,46743.4%55%
Mercer County397,32943.2%38%
Cape May County94,0946.3%23%
Ocean County668,3952.4%1%
Burlington County477,5221.9%1%
Hunterdon County131,0971.3%4%
Camden County533,5951.3%1%
Middlesex County881,6200.2%0%

☎️Area Code 609 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

68% Landline23% Wireless9% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(609) 200-💻VoIPFORT DIXBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NJ12/16/2010
(609) 201-💻VoIPALLENTOWNONVOY, LLC - NJ02/26/2016
(609) 202-📱WirelessSALEMNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 203-📱WirelessTRENTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJN/A
(609) 204-📱WirelessPLEASANTVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJN/A
(609) 205-📞LandlineBARNEGATOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP12/04/2020
(609) 206-📱WirelessHADDON HTSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJN/A
(609) 207-📞LandlineBEACHHAVENVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 208-📞LandlineALLENTOWNVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 209-📞LandlineTRENTONOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LPN/A
(609) 210-📱WirelessALLENTOWNNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC12/21/2020
(609) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(609) 212-📞LandlinePRINCETONVONAGE AMERICA LLC08/03/2017
(609) 213-📱WirelessLAWRENCEVLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 214-📱WirelessATLNTIC CYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 215-💻VoIPALLENTOWNONVOY, LLC - NJ10/06/2023
(609) 216-📱WirelessPRINCETONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 217-📱WirelessHADDONFLDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 218-📱WirelessTRENTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ12/12/2005
(609) 219-📞LandlineLAWRENCEVLVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 220-📱WirelessHADDONFLDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 221-📱WirelessWOODBURYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJN/A
(609) 222-📱WirelessTRENTONMETROPCS, INC.05/01/2009
(609) 223-📞LandlineALLENTOWNPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(609) 224-📞LandlineWILDWOODOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LPN/A
(609) 225-📞LandlineATLNTIC CYMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NJ01/03/2007
(609) 226-📱WirelessATLNTIC CYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJN/A
(609) 227-📞LandlineBORDENTOWNPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(609) 228-📞LandlinePRINCETONMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NJ01/29/2001
(609) 229-📞LandlineMERCERVLSPOK, INC.N/A
(609) 230-📱WirelessHADDONFLDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 231-📞LandlineCAPMAYCTHSOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LPN/A
(609) 232-📞LandlineBURLINGTONPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(609) 233-📞LandlineATLNTIC CYOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LPN/A
(609) 234-📱WirelessMOUNTHOLLYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ02/09/2001
(609) 235-📞LandlineCRANBURYPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(609) 236-📞LandlineATLNTIC CYVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 237-💻VoIPMERCERVLONVOY, LLC - NJ01/08/2021
(609) 238-📱WirelessHADDON HTSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJN/A
(609) 239-📞LandlineBURLINGTONVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 240-📞LandlinePRINCETONVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 241-📞LandlinePLEASANTVLCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC03/14/2001
(609) 242-📞LandlineBARNEGATVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 243-📞LandlinePRINCETONVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.N/A
(609) 244-💻VoIPPRINCETONONVOY, LLC - NJ09/23/2020
(609) 245-📞LandlineMERCERVLPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(609) 246-📞LandlineATLNTIC CYOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP08/18/2011
(609) 247-📱WirelessMILLVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCN/A
(609) 248-💻VoIPPEMBERTONBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NJN/A
(609) 249-📞LandlineMERCERVLPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 609

Where is area code 609 located?

Area code 609 is located in New Jersey (United States), serving cities like Trenton, Atlantic City, Princeton, Pleasantville, Hammonton, Ocean City, Somers Point, Burlington, Ventnor City, Absecon.

What timezone is area code 609?

Area code 609 operates in the Eastern timezone.

What state is area code 609?

Area code 609 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of New Jersey.

Is area code 609 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 609 is an official geographic area code for New Jersey. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for New Jersey

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 609.

640
Eastern
Area Code 640
Trenton, Atlantic City, Princeton, Pleasantville, Hammonton, Ocean City, Somers Point, Burlington, Ventnor City, Absecon
201
Eastern
Area Code 201
Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack, Kearny, Fort Lee, Fair Lawn, Englewood, Bergenfield
551
Eastern
Area Code 551
Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack, Kearny, Fort Lee, Fair Lawn, Englewood, Bergenfield
732
Eastern
Area Code 732
New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Long Branch, Rahway, Carteret, Point Pleasant, Tinton Falls, South River, Asbury Park
848
Eastern
Area Code 848
New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Long Branch, Rahway, Carteret, Point Pleasant, Tinton Falls, South River, Asbury Park
856
Eastern
Area Code 856
Camden, Vineland, Bridgeton, Millville, Glassboro, Lindenwold, Collingswood, Haddonfield, Bellmawr, Gloucester City