North Carolina Area Codes

10 area codes serve North Carolina

North Carolina Area Codes Overview

Area codes in North Carolina include 704, 919, and 336. The 704 area code covers the Charlotte metropolitan area, while the 919 area code includes the Research Triangle region encompassing cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The 336 area code serves the Piedmont Triad area, covering cities such as Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Over the years, population growth and increased demand for phone numbers have led to the introduction of additional area codes to meet telecommunications needs. These area codes play a vital role in routing calls and connecting communities across the diverse landscapes of North Carolina.

Largest 43 cities in North Carolina

City Population
Charlotte 731,424
Raleigh 403,892
Greensboro 269,666
Winston-Salem 229,617
Durham 228,330
Fayetteville 200,564
Cary 135,234
Wilmington 106,476
High Point 104,371
Greenville 84,554
Asheville 83,393
Concord 79,066
Gastonia 71,741
Jacksonville 70,145
Rocky Mount 57,477
Chapel Hill 57,233
Burlington 49,963
Wilson 49,167
Huntersville 46,773
Kannapolis 42,625
Hickory 40,010
Apex 37,476
Goldsboro 36,437
Salisbury 33,662
Indian Trail 33,518
Monroe 32,797
Mooresville 32,711
Wake Forest 30,117
New Bern 29,524
Sanford 28,094
Matthews 27,198
Thomasville 26,757
Garner 25,745
Asheboro 25,012
Cornelius 24,866
Holly Springs 24,661
Statesville 24,532
Kernersville 23,123
Mint Hill 22,722
Kinston 21,677
Lumberton 21,542
Havelock 20,735
Shelby 20,323

North Carolina Area Codes List