Area Code 848
New Jersey
Area code 848 serves New Jersey, primarily Toms River, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It is an overlay area code sharing territory with area code 732.
Overlay Area Code
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 732 (Toms River).
In service since: 29-Dec-2001
History
Area code 848 serves as an overlay for the same territory as area code 732. It was introduced in 2001 to provide additional phone number capacity for the region. It shares its territory with area code area code 732.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 848 is approximately 2,287,580. The population density is 1,551 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $109,028, which is higher than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is higher than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.4%.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,287,580
- Population Density
- 1,551 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $109,028above U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 8.2%below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.8%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+44.5%above U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower28.6%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
NJ
Major Cities
- Toms River
- Lakewood
- New Brunswick
- Perth Amboy
- Sayreville
- Long Branch
- Rahway
- Old Bridge
- Carteret
- South Plainfield
- Somerset
- North Plainfield
- Woodbridge
- Tinton Falls
- Point Pleasant
- Iselin
- Colonia
- Avenel
- South River
- Asbury Park
- Metuchen
- Highland Park
- Fairview
- Middlesex
and 128 more cities
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 848).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex, NJ | 896,638 | 39.2% |
| Monmouth, NJ | 683,641 | 29.9% |
| Ocean, NJ | 511,414 | 22.4% |
| Somerset, NJ | 102,262 | 4.5% |
| Union, NJ | 59,335 | 2.6% |
| Burlington, NJ | 34,290 | 1.5% |
Call Context
This area code covers a geographic region across NJ, including Toms River and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 848.
Other Area Codes in New Jersey
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 848 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 848 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 2288k people covers Toms River in NJ, so a number originally set up there will retain the 848 prefix even if the owner moves or uses VoIP. As a densely populated metro area, Toms River 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 848 is associated with Toms River in NJ. 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 848 serves the Toms River region in NJ, where growing demand for phone numbers necessitated an additional code. This area code shares its region with area code 732. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.