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.
Area Code Splits
Parts of this area code’s original geographic region were later assigned new area codes through splits. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.
Split into: area code 516 (Hempstead), area code 845 (Kiryas Joel).
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 1,030,142
- Population Density
- 2,397 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $118,411above U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%below U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.3%above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+50.9%above U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)High School or Lower24.2%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates. Population figures are approximate — see Sources & Methodology for details on how area code populations are derived.
See how this area code compares to all US area codes in the income ranking and density ranking.
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
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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
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 93. The median household income is $118,411, which is higher than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is higher than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%, which is lower than the national rate of 11.5%.
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% |
Area Code 914 Family Tree
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All Descendants
Area code 914 was originally assigned in 01-Jan-1947 to serve NY. Over the years, it has generated 6 descendant area codes through a combination of geographic splits and overlays as demand for telephone numbers grew.
Call Context
This area code serves a major metropolitan region with high population density in NY. The primary city is Yonkers.
Nearby Area Codes
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Other Area Codes in New York
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