Area Code 948
Virginia
Area code 948 serves Virginia, primarily Virginia Beach, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It is an overlay area code sharing territory with area code 757.
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 757 (Virginia Beach).
In service since: 09-May-2022
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 948 is approximately 2,260,172. The population density is 324 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $90,089, which is higher than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%, which is near the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 948 serves as an overlay for the same territory as area code 757. It was introduced in 2022 to provide additional phone number capacity for the region. It shares its territory with area code area code 757.
Geographic Coverage
Area code 948 serves Virginia, primarily the Virginia Beach area, in the Eastern Time (ET). It covers 87 communities. The geographic center of this area code is approximately 37.43°N, 76.06°W.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,260,172
- Population Density
- 324 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $90,089above U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.2%near U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+35.2%near U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower27.6%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
VA
Major Cities
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
- Norfolk
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Portsmouth
- Suffolk
- Williamsburg
- Poquoson
- Wakefield
- Smithfield
- Franklin
- Carrollton
- Belle Haven
- Bethel Manor
- Chincoteague
- Windsor
- Courtland
- Exmore
- Captains Cove
- Benns Church
- Wattsville
- Onancock
- Cape Charles
and 63 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 948).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach city, VA | 457,066 | 20.2% |
| Norfolk city, VA | 302,103 | 13.4% |
| Chesapeake city, VA | 251,477 | 11.1% |
| Newport News city, VA | 187,554 | 8.3% |
| Hampton city, VA | 175,532 | 7.8% |
| York, VA | 161,095 | 7.1% |
| Portsmouth city, VA | 136,715 | 6.0% |
| Suffolk city, VA | 135,836 | 6.0% |
| James City, VA | 108,536 | 4.8% |
| Williamsburg city, VA | 99,753 | 4.4% |
| Charles City, VA | 54,411 | 2.4% |
| Isle of Wight, VA | 54,164 | 2.4% |
| Accomack, VA | 29,482 | 1.3% |
| Surry, VA | 29,376 | 1.3% |
| Southampton, VA | 28,017 | 1.2% |
| Franklin city, VA | 13,481 | 0.6% |
| Poquoson city, VA | 12,556 | 0.6% |
| Northampton, VA | 12,115 | 0.5% |
| Sussex, VA | 6,977 | 0.3% |
| Prince George, VA | 2,330 | 0.1% |
| New Kent, VA | 1,596 | 0.1% |
Call Context
This area code serves the same metropolitan region as area code 757, including Virginia Beach, in Virginia. It was introduced as an overlay of area code 757, meaning both codes serve the same geographic territory.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 948.
Other Area Codes in Virginia
Area codes that also serve Virginia, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 948 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers are assigned based on where the number was originally provisioned, not the caller's current location. Mobile phones retain their number when users move, and businesses may use numbers from regions where they don't have a physical presence. VoIP services can also provision numbers from virtually any area code.
Yes, mobile phones can have numbers from any area code in the region they were activated. Wireless carriers assign numbers from available pools regardless of phone type. When users change carriers or move to new areas, they typically keep their original number, which may have a different area code than their current location.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its general geographic region. For the specific number, options include using your carrier's caller ID features or checking 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 your number with the National Do Not Call Registry to reduce unwanted calls. Keep in mind that caller ID can display any name the caller chooses to set.
When an area's pool of available phone numbers runs low, regulators may introduce an "overlay" area code that covers the same geographic territory as the original. Both codes coexist, and new numbers are assigned from whichever code has availability. This area code shares its region with area code 757, area code 757. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.
While Boston 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.
New area codes are introduced when existing codes in a region approach exhaustion of available number combinations. The telecommunications industry and regulatory bodies plan these additions years in advance to ensure seamless transitions. Recent codes are typically overlays, sharing territory with established codes.