718 area code
Get a local phone number in New York, NY
Biggest city:
New York
State:
New York
Major Cities:
New York (Bronx County).
Timezone:
Eastern (GMT -5)
Population:
7,888,121
Average Income:
$107,000
Zip codes:
11201
11256
Unemployment Rate:
4.00%
Nearby area codes:
201
212
718 area code summary
Area code 718 serves the outer boroughs of New York City—Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Introduced in 1984 as a split from 212, 718 is now overlaid by 347, 929, and 917. The area is among the most densely populated and culturally diverse in the world, home to millions of residents representing hundreds of nationalities. Major institutions include JFK and LaGuardia airports, CUNY campuses, and numerous tech startups, hospitals, and financial services firms. Each borough has a distinct identity—Brooklyn with its creative scene, Queens with its global food culture, the Bronx with deep history, and Staten Island with suburban appeal. A 718 number is unmistakably tied to New York’s outer core and carries immense local authenticity.
Fun fact 💡
Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, designed in 1867, is a 718 green oasis.
🏢First Phone Company:
New York Telephone Company (later Verizon)
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