What is what area code is 973?

Area code 973 serves the northern part of New Jersey in the United States. It covers a significant portion of the state, including major cities and suburban areas. Some of the most notable locations within the 973 area code include:

The 973 area code was created in 1997 as a split from the 201 area code due to the growing population and increasing demand for telephone numbers in the region. It provides telecommunication services to residential, business and governmental entities in the region.