Area Code 910
North Carolina
Area code 910 serves North Carolina, primarily Fayetteville, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 14-Nov-1993.
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 472 (Fayetteville).
In service since: 14-Nov-1993
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 910 is approximately 2,228,119. The population density is 117 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $60,095, which is lower than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%, which is higher than the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 910 was established in 1993 as a geographic area code. It shares its territory with area code area code 472.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,228,119
- Population Density
- 117 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $60,095below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%above U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+26.4%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower31.9%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
NC
Major Cities
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
- Jacksonville
- Leland
- Lumberton
- Pinehurst
- Hope Mills
- Murraysville
- Southern Pines
- Laurinburg
- Piney Green
- Anderson Creek
- Myrtle Grove
- Spring Lake
- Spout Springs
- Hampstead
- Rockingham
- Kings Grant
- Aberdeen
- Oak Island
- Dunn
- Ogden
- Clinton
- Half Moon
and 167 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 910).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland, NC | 404,201 | 18.1% |
| New Hanover, NC | 230,883 | 10.4% |
| Onslow, NC | 214,439 | 9.6% |
| Hoke, NC | 177,530 | 8.0% |
| Brunswick, NC | 151,288 | 6.8% |
| Pender, NC | 140,778 | 6.3% |
| Robeson, NC | 128,131 | 5.8% |
| Bladen, NC | 123,094 | 5.5% |
| Moore, NC | 107,054 | 4.8% |
| Sampson, NC | 102,134 | 4.6% |
| Harnett, NC | 92,477 | 4.2% |
| Duplin, NC | 72,621 | 3.3% |
| Columbus, NC | 62,785 | 2.8% |
| Richmond, NC | 59,990 | 2.7% |
| Scotland, NC | 59,557 | 2.7% |
| Montgomery, NC | 27,023 | 1.2% |
| Johnston, NC | 26,614 | 1.2% |
| Jones, NC | 26,524 | 1.2% |
| Randolph, NC | 15,103 | 0.7% |
| Carteret, NC | 5,893 | 0.3% |
Call Context
This area code covers a geographic region across NC, including Fayetteville and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 910.
Other Area Codes in North Carolina
Area codes that also serve North Carolina, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 910 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 910 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 2228k people covers Fayetteville in NC, so a number originally set up there will retain the 910 prefix even if the owner moves or uses VoIP. 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 910 is associated with Fayetteville in NC. 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 910 serves the Fayetteville region in NC, where growing demand for phone numbers necessitated an additional code. This area code shares its region with area code 472. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.