Area Code 347
New York
Area code 347 serves New York, primarily New York, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It is an overlay area code sharing territory with area code 718.
Overlay Area Codes
This area code is part of an overlay region, meaning the same geographic area is served by multiple area codes. Overlay codes were introduced to meet growing demand for phone numbers without requiring existing customers to change their numbers.
This area code shares its geographic region with: area code 465 (New York), area code 718 (New York), area code 929 (New York).
In service since: 01-Oct-1999
Historical Timeline of Area Code 347
Area code 347 was created on October 1, 1999 as an overlay of area code 718, serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Marble Hill. It was the second overlay in the NYC area after area code 917 (1992). Subsequent overlays added area code 929 (2011) and area code 465 (2026), forming a 5-NPA overlay complex. (Source: Wikipedia)
Key milestones:
- 1984: Area code 718 created September 1 via two-way split from 212, assigned to Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The split divided roughly 3 million subscribers equally between 212 and 718.
- 1992: Area code 917 created January 1992 as the first overlay in the United States, originally for mobile and pager use. The Bronx and Marble Hill transferred from 212 to 718 on July 1.
- 1997: NY PSC Opinion No. 97-18 (Case 96-C-1158) directed implementation of overlays for 212 and 718, establishing overlay as the preferred relief method in NYC.
- 1999: 347 NPA created October 1 as overlay of 718. NANPA PL-185 issued July 23. Mandatory 10-digit dialing required by April 15, 2000. In the first year, subscribers with 718-347-XXXX numbers received misdirected calls when callers omitted the prefix digit.
- 2010: NY PSC Case 09-C-0058 approved all-services overlay for 718/347. NANPA PL-402 issued February 9, 2010. Industry recommended a 9-month implementation schedule.
- 2011: Area code 929 effective April 16 as overlay of 718/347, creating a 4-NPA complex. Assigned 23.4 million numbers to approximately 6.7 million people.
- 2025: NY PSC Case 24-C-0314 approved the 465 overlay. NANPA PL-630 issued March 26, 2025. Projected 11 years of relief.
- 2026: Area code 465 scheduled for in-service June 18, the first area code in New York State to begin with the digit 4.
Unique Facts About Area Code 347
Area code 347 is part of one of the largest overlay complexes in the North American Numbering Plan, spanning five NPAs across four outer boroughs of New York City plus Marble Hill. (Source: NY PSC Case 24-C-0314)
- 5-NPA overlay complex: Area code 347 is part of the 718/347/917/929/465 complex serving one geographic area across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Marble Hill. The 929 overlay in 2011 assigned 23.4 million numbers to approximately 6.7 million people. The 465 overlay was approved in January 2025 to provide additional numbering resources. (Source: NY PSC Case 24-C-0314)
- Overlay-only policy since 2000: Since 2000, the New York Public Service Commission has exclusively approved area code overlays, never geographic splits, for New York State numbering relief. The Commission stated in its 2025 order that it has "exclusively approved overlays in New York State" since 2000. This policy was established by Opinion No. 97-18 (1997), which concluded that "the advantages of an overlay in comparison with a geographic split far outweigh its disadvantages" including longevity, avoidance of forced number changes, and public support. (Source: NY PSC Case 24-C-0314)
- First NY area code starting with 4: The 465 area code, activated June 18, 2026, is the first area code in New York State history to begin with the digit 4. All previous NY area codes begin with 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9. NANPA PL-630 established that 465 CO codes become available for assignment only when all assignable codes in 347/718/917/929 are exhausted.
- Marble Hill anomaly: Marble Hill, a neighborhood that is legally part of Manhattan, uses area codes 718/347/929 instead of Manhattan's 212/646/332 due to its wire center being in the Bronx. Rerouting Marble Hill to Manhattan wire centers was deemed too costly. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Early dialing challenges: After area code 347 was introduced in 1999, subscribers with numbers 718-347-XXXX experienced persistent misdirected calls. Callers dialing 718-347-XXXX without the leading 1 inadvertently reached the new 347 area code instead. (Source: Wikipedia)
FCC Regulatory History
Area code 347 was created under authority delegated to the New York Public Service Commission by the FCC under 47 C.F.R. § 52.19(a). The regulatory history spans nearly three decades of area code management for the 718/347 complex. (Source: NY PSC Case 24-C-0314)
| Docket / Letter | Date | Authority | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC CC Docket No. 96-98 | 1996-08-08 | FCC | Delegated authority to state commissions under 47 C.F.R. § 52.19(a) to resolve area code relief matters including directing overlays, splits, or boundary realignments |
| NY PSC Case 96-C-1158 (Opinion No. 97-18) | 1997-12-10 | NY PSC | Directed implementation of overlays for 212 and 718. Established overlay as preferred relief method in NYC. Concluded advantages "far outweigh disadvantages" (Source: Wikipedia) |
| NANPA PL-185 | 1999-07-23 | NANPA | Announced overlay of NPA 718 with new NPA 347. Effective October 1, 1999. Second overlay in NYC area after 917 |
| NY PSC Case 09-C-0058 | 2010-01-07 | NY PSC | Approved all-services overlay for 718/347. Directed NANPA to assign 929. Industry recommended 9-month implementation (Source: NY PSC) |
| NANPA PL-402 | 2010-02-09 | NANPA | Announced 929 overlay for 718/347. Effective April 16, 2011. No permissive dialing period needed since 10-digit dialing already mandatory (Source: NANPA) |
| NY PSC Case 24-C-0314 | 2025-01-24 | NY PSC | Approved distributed overlay adding 465 to 347/718/917/929 complex. Projected 11 years of relief. Noted exclusive use of overlays in NY since 2000 (Source: NY PSC) |
| NANPA PL-630 | 2025-03-26 | NANPA | Announced 465 overlay. Network preparation September 18, 2025; in-service June 18, 2026. CO codes available only when 347/718/917/929 exhausted (Source: Wikipedia) |
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 7,063,447
- Population Density
- 24,530 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $78,548near U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%above U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.9%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+35.2%near U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower35.3%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
NY
Major Cities
- New York
- Bellerose Terrace
- Borough of Queens
- Brooklyn
- New York City
- Staten Island
- The Bronx
Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET)
Current Time
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 347).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kings, NY | 2,702,915 | 38.3% |
| Queens, NY | 2,327,864 | 33.0% |
| Bronx, NY | 1,455,003 | 20.6% |
| Richmond, NY | 492,734 | 7.0% |
| New York, NY | 69,373 | 1.0% |
| Westchester, NY | 15,558 | 0.2% |
Call Context
This area code serves a major metropolitan region with high population density in NY. The primary city is New York.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 347.
Other Area Codes in New York
Area codes that also serve New York, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 347 and how phone numbering works.
917 was the first overlay in the US (1992), but 347 was the first overlay specifically for the 718 outer boroughs complex. The 718/347/917/929 complex is one of the largest overlay complexes in the NANP.
Wikipedia, cross-referenced with NY PSC orders.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 347 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 7063k people covers New York in NY, so a number originally set up there will retain the 347 prefix even if the owner moves or uses VoIP. As a densely populated metro area, New York sees high call volume from both local and redirected numbers. Mobile phones keep their original number when users relocate, and businesses often adopt local area codes to establish a regional presence.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its geographic context — area code 347 is associated with New York in NY. For caller-specific details, use your carrier's caller ID features or check public directories. If you suspect fraud, you can report it to the FTC. To file a complaint about robocalls or spoofed numbers, visit the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. You can also register with the National Do Not Call Registry.
When an area's available number pool runs low, regulators introduce an "overlay" code covering the same territory. Both codes coexist, and new numbers are assigned from whichever has availability. Area code 347 serves the New York region in NY, where growing demand for phone numbers necessitated an additional code. This area code shares its region with area code 718, area code 465, area code 929. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.