Area Code 914
New York
Area code 914 serves New York, primarily Yonkers, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Jan-1947.
History
Area code 914 is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was created.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 914 is approximately 1,030,142. The population density is 2,397 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $118,411, which is higher than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 50.9% 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 9.8%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.4%.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 1,030,142
- Population Density
- 2,397 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $118,411above U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.3%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+50.9%above U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower24.2%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
NY
Major Cities
- Yonkers
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
- White Plains
- Port Chester
- Harrison
- Ossining
- Peekskill
- Eastchester
- Mamaroneck
- Scarsdale
- Rye
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
- Tarrytown
- Dobbs Ferry
- Mount Kisco
- Sleepy Hollow
- Rye Brook
- Mahopac
- Hastings-on-Hudson
- Croton-on-Hudson
- Pleasantville
- Briarcliff Manor
- Pelham
and 32 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 914).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester, NY | 973,893 | 94.5% |
| Bronx, NY | 53,168 | 5.2% |
| Putnam, NY | 3,081 | 0.3% |
Call Context
This area code serves a major metropolitan region with high population density in NY. The primary city is Yonkers.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 914.
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 914 and how phone numbering works.
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While Yonkers is a prominent city in this area code's coverage, the code serves the broader surrounding region as well. Area codes are assigned geographically and typically cover multiple cities, towns, and communities beyond any single anchor city.