What is 804 area code?

The 804 area code is located in the state of Virginia and covers the central region of the state including the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg. The 804 area code was one of the original area codes established in 1947 and serves a large population of residents and businesses in the area. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for phone numbers in the 804 area code, leading to the introduction of a new overlay area code, 839, to accommodate the growing population.