Area Code 718
New York
Area code 718 serves New York, primarily New York, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Sep-1984.
Published: Verified against NANPA and FCC records
Overlay Area Codes
This area code shares its geographic footprint with 2 overlay codes, so the same cities are served by multiple area codes. Because overlays leave existing numbers untouched, this region's relief planning favors adding codes over redrawing boundaries.
The codes serving this same region: area code 347 (New York), area code 465 (New York).
With prefix utilization already at 97.4%, numbering resources here are under sustained pressure — context that explains why overlays were introduced.
In service since: 01-Sep-1984
Demographics & Economics
Demographic Data Unavailable for Area Code 718
County-level demographic data is not available for this area code because NPA boundary polygons are not publicly distributed by NANPA. We use geographic boundary data from the Colorado Open Data Portal to map area codes to counties, which currently covers 194 of 376 geographic area codes.
Demographic statistics (population, income, education, poverty) require county-level aggregations from Census ACS data. Without a county mapping, these aggregations cannot be computed. We are actively seeking additional data sources to improve coverage.
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates where county boundary data is available.See Sources for details.
Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET)
NANPA Relief Status
According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), this area code is not currently listed as exhausting within the next 36 months. No relief planning is in progress for this NPA.
Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses
Current Time
Prefix Utilization
Geographic Coverage
State
NY
Major Cities
- New York
- Bellerose Terrace
- Borough of Queens
- Brooklyn
- New York City
- Staten Island
- The Bronx
History
Area code 718 was established in 1984 as a geographic area code. It shares its territory with area codes area code 347 and area code 465 and area code 929.
Demographics
Detailed demographic and economic data is not yet available for area code 718.
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 718).
| 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% |
Area Code 718 Family Tree
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All Descendants
Area code 718 was originally assigned in 01-Sep-1984 to serve NY. Over the years, it has generated 3 descendant area codes through a combination of geographic splits and overlays as demand for telephone numbers grew.
Call Context
This area code covers a geographic region across NY, including New York and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 718.
Other Area Codes in New York
Area codes that also serve New York, linked for easy comparison.