704 area code

Get a local phone number in Charlotte, NC

Biggest city:

Charlotte

State:

North Carolina

Major Cities:

Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Matthews, Monroe, Mooresville, Salisbury, Statesville

Timezone:

Eastern (GMT -5)

Population:

885,663

Average Income:

$68,367

Zip codes:

28202

28299

Unemployment Rate:

3.20%

Nearby area codes:

252

336

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704 area code summary

Area code 704 serves the Charlotte metropolitan area in North Carolina, including surrounding cities like Concord, Gastonia, and Monroe. Established in 1947, it’s now overlaid with 980 and remains the core identifier for Charlotte, a major financial and business hub. Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the U.S. after New York, with Bank of America and Truist Financial headquartered there. The area also has a strong energy sector, anchored by Duke Energy, and is growing in tech and healthcare. With a dynamic downtown, expanding public transit, and access to international air travel via Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the region is thriving. A 704 number brings credibility and prestige in one of the Southeast’s most economically important metros.

Fun fact 💡

Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame opened in 2010, a 704 draw.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southern Bell (later AT&T)

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