201 Area Code Location, City, Scams, How to Block

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Are you getting a lot of calls from 201 Area Code? In this post, we are going to look at 201 Area Code Location, 201 Area Code Cities & How to Block 201 Area Code.

201 Area Code
Location	New Jersey
Time Zone	ET (Eastern Time Zone)
Standard Time	UTC−05:00
Daylight Savings Time	UTC−04:00
Major Cities	Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, NJ, Hackensack etc.
Is Number Toll Free	No
Are Scams Reported	Yes, Insurance Related Scams & IRS scams
Major Carriers	Verizon, Cingular, Teleport Group – New York

201 Area Code is a telephone code that serves New Jersey. Some of the major cities covered under 202 Area code include Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, NJ, Hackensack etc.

The largest city covered under Area code 201 is New Jersey.

If you are tired of getting scam area code calls on your number, you can try signing up for a Scam Call Blocking service like Robokiller.

When I was heading marketing for a large coworking company, I set up the entire cloud telephony infrastructure.

This included setting up toll free numbers, hiring a team of customer support executives, setting up Quality control, improving scripts, improving the whole telephony flow for our customers. 

I had used a virtual telephony system back then which meant that calls from around the world were hitting a toll free number such as calls from an 201 Area Code number and then routed back to our customer support executives. 

One of the biggest problems plaguing the telephony industry is spam and scam calls. When you get a call from an unknown number, like 201 Area Code it is usually a scam and unless you are aware of the caller, it is best to ignore the call. 

201 Area Code Location, City, Scams & How to Block

What is 201 Area Code

201 Area code Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, NJ, Hackensack etc.

In case you did not know, 201 area code was one of the original area codes set up by AT&T and the Bell System in 1947.

Where is 201 Area Code

If you are getting lot of calls from an area code 201 number, in most cases, the calls will be from New Jersey.

201 Area Code is a telephone code also covers cities of Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, NJ, Hackensack etc.

Area code 201 also serves the counties of Bergen & Hudson New Jersey.

201 Area Code Missed Call

If you have ever received a missed code from area code 201 number, it is probably a robo caller or a spam caller trying to identify whether your number is active or not. If you have received area code 201 number, it is best recommended not to call back and always check the number on Google or any reliable source before calling back. Many users have also reported several missed calls from area code 201 numbers which is probably robo dialers trying to dial the number till they get a response.

201 Area Code Spam Calls

Area code 201 numbers are also reported to be used for many spam calls. The areas covered under area code 201 location have many businesses operating from them, and sometimes these businesses do cold calling as part of marketing activities. It is difficult to block area code 201 spam numbers as spammers keep changing numbers, and if you need to filter out such calls, you will have to use a service like call identification.

Area Code 201 Cities

In the section, below I have listed all the cities that are covered under Area code 201.

• Jersey City
• Union City
• Bayonne
• Hoboken
• West New York
• Hackensack
• Fort Lee
• Kearny
• Fair Lawn
• Englewood
• Bergenfield
• Paramus
• Ridgewood
• Cliffside Park
• Palisades Park
• Elmwood Park
• Rutherford
• Dumont
• New Milford
• Secaucus
• North Arlington
• Tenafly
• Ramsey
• Fairview
• Oakland
• Ridgefield Park
• Hasbrouck Heights
• Glen Rock
• Edgewater
• River Edge
• Guttenberg
• Ridgefield
• Westwood
• Little Ferry
• Franklin Lakes
• Hillsdale
• Waldwick
• Maywood
• Leonia
• East Rutherford
• Park Ridge
• Cresskill
• Closter
• Upper Saddle River
• Bogota
• Oradell
• Montvale
• Wood-Ridge
• Emerson
• Midland Park

Area code 201 is an old area code which went into service in 1947 created under North American Numbering Plan.

Areas code 201 was split in 1997 and area code 973 was added.

What Area Code is 201

201 area code is primariliy for the area of New Jersey and the largest city being Jersey City.

Some of the major cities covered under 201 Area code include Jersey City, Union City
Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack etc.

Jersey City is a large city and in case you are getting calls from area code 201 numbers, it is advisable that you look up the number on Google before calling back as there have been scams reported on 201 area code numbers.

History of 201 Area Code

201 was first put into service in 1947. Initally 201 Area code covered a very large area (almost all of New Jersey) but as the population and demand for numbers grew, the code servicable areas were reduced.

Areas code 201 was split in 1997 and area code 973 was added.

In the year 2001, area code 551 was also added as an overlay for area code 201.

201 Area Code Location 

201 Area Code location is primarily for the state of New Jersey, the largest city being Jersey city.

Some of the other cities that fall under 201 area code include Union City
Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack etc.

Where is 201 area code?

201 Area Code Time Zone 

201 Area code Time Zone follows Eastern time or commonly known as ET.

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind (UTC−05:00) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

201 Area code time zone is classified under GMT/UTC – 5h between November to March. 

During the months of daylight savings (March to November), area code 201 will move to Daylight Savings timezone which means GMT/UTC – 4h. 

In case you did not know there are many other countries such as Canada, Mexico & Jamaica that also use EST.

Area Code 201 Map 

201 Area Code is mostly for the state of New Jersey.

Some of the major cities covered under 201 Area code include Jersey City, Union City
Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack etc.

In this section, we are going to show a map of all the areas serviced by Area code 201 so that you can understand the coverage better.

Map Source

201 Area code covers a large area so to find out the exact location of a caller, you should Google the business name and then identify the exact locality.

Map Source

How to Make Calls to 201 Area Code Numbers

201 Area Code State 

201 Area code is for the state of New Jersey, USA.

Area Code 201 USA

In USA, area code 201 is mostly for the city of New Jersey with Jersey city being the largest city.

Some of the major cities covered under 201 Area code include Union City
Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack etc.

201 Area Code New Jersey

201 Phone Area Code 

(201) Area Code 

The parenthesis indicate the Area code (201 in this case) and this will be followed by actual phone number of the business/home.

Who is Using 201 Area Code Numbers? 

In case you did not know, Area code 201 was first established in 1947 so the area code has been around for quite some time.

As one of the original area codes under the North American Numbering Plan, the code is used by many businesses and for personal use.

Even though 201 area code numbers are mostly reputable, there have been some reports of scammers using 201 area code numbers for spam or scam calls.

Is Area code 201 Toll Free?

What state is area code 201

201 area code is for the state of New Jersey.

201 Area Code Zip Code 

In this section, we are going to look at 201 area code zip codes that are currently in service.

201 Area Code Zipcodes
Zip Code	Postal City	County	Metro Area	State
Zip Code 07002	Bayonne	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07020	Edgewater	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07022	Fairview	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07024	Fort Lee	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07031	North Arlington	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07032	Kearny	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07047	North Bergen	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07071	Lyndhurst	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07072	Carlstadt	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07073	East Rutherford	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07086	Weehawken	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07094	Secaucus	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07304	Jersey City	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07305	Jersey City	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07306	Jersey City	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07307	Jersey City	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07310	Jersey City	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07410	Fair Lawn	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07423	Ho Ho Kus	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07436	Oakland	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07446	Ramsey	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07452	Glen Rock	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07458	Saddle River	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07601	Hackensack	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07605	Leonia	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07606	South Hackensack	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07607	Maywood	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07608	Teterboro	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07620	Alpine	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07621	Bergenfield	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07626	Cresskill	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07627	Demarest	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07630	Emerson	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07631	Englewood	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07632	Englewood Cliffs	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07642	Hillsdale	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07643	Little Ferry	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07645	Montvale	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07647	Northvale	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07648	Norwood	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07649	Oradell	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07652	Paramus	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07660	Ridgefield Park	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07661	River Edge	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07666	Teaneck	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07670	Tenafly	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07675	Westwood	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07676	Township of Washington	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07677	Woodcliff Lake	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07070	Rutherford	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07407	Elmwood Park	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07075	Wood Ridge	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07656	Park Ridge	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07450	Ridgewood	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07093	West New York	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07463	Waldwick	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07604	Hasbrouck Heights	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07624	Closter	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07640	Harrington Park	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07650	Palisades Park	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07010	Cliffside Park	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07030	Hoboken	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07663	Saddle Brook	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07087	Union City	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07481	Wyckoff	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07603	Bogota	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07302	Jersey City	Hudson	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07628	Dumont	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07641	Haworth	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07074	Moonachie	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07646	New Milford	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07432	Midland Park	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07430	Mahwah	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07662	Rochelle Park	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07401	Allendale	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07417	Franklin Lakes	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07657	Ridgefield	Bergen	New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA	New Jersey
Zip Code 07303	Jersey City	Hudson		New Jersey
Zip Code 07451	Ridgewood	Bergen		New Jersey
Zip Code 07602	Hackensack	Bergen		New Jersey
Zip Code 07096	Secaucus	Hudson		New Jersey
Zip Code 07699	Teterboro	Bergen		New Jersey
Zip Code 07495	Mahwah	Bergen		New Jersey
Zip Code 07653	Paramus	Bergen		New Jersey
Zip Code 07399	Jersey City	Hudson		New Jersey
Zip Code 07308	Jersey City	Hudson		New Jersey
Zip Code 07099	Kearny	Hudson		New Jersey
Zip Code 07311	Jersey City	Hudson		New Jersey
Zip Code 07097	Jersey City	Hudson		New Jersey
Zip Code 07395	Jersey City			New Jersey

Area Code 201 Scams

Area code 201 numbers are also reported to be used for many phone scams.

Most of the scams reported under area code 201 include Insurance scams, IRS scams and generally spamming.

Insurance scammers usually call with an intention to verify your identity and then lure you into some kind of insurance fraud.

Scammers also spoof numbers to make it look like they are calling from a genuine business to add authenticity to the scam.

Area code 201 numbers are also used for Robocalls which means only if you answer the call is connected with a real scammer.

Scammers can also use a Robocall software, the dialler is non-stop and the system will keep calling numbers in its database till they get an answer.

You can watch this video to know more about how scam baiting works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQLDXp52cto

The most commonly reported 201 area code scams are insurance related scams and tech support scams.

With area code 201 Robocalls, these scammers ask you to call back to the number.

If anyone calls back, the scammers or spammers know that the number is active and then proceed to next phase of scamming.

Scammers try to mention some really attractive insurance packages or even ask potential victims to take part in some kind of insurance fraud in exchange for money.

If scammers are confident that the potential victim will join the fraud, they try to extract more information from you and then threaten to go to the insurance company unless payment is made.

If you are getting lot of calls from area code 201 claiming to be from any insurance company–then just hang up and block the number.

Area code 201 numbers are also known to be used for tech support scams.

With such scams, scammers pretend to be from Microsoft or Google and say that there is some issue with the users account and that the problem needs to be fixed at the earliest.

Phone scams using area code 201 numbers are usually made by scammers from outside the US so that they are out of jurisdiction.

To know more about Phone Scams you can watch this video.

How to Prevent 201 Area Code Scam 

The best way to avoid being scammed by an area code 201 scammer to be aware of common scams and not to encourage scammers by disclosing any personal information.

If you notice that you are getting lot of calls from different 201 area code numbers, it might be a good idea to look up the numbers on Google and block the numbers.

How Do Scammers Get Numbers for 201 Area Code Scam

As someone who has worked in digital marketing, I can safely say that almost anyone’s phone number is available online.

Usually, scammers target job sites, credit score companies and third party companies that sell data dirt cheap.

Data is also available on the dark web and on obtaining these numbers, scammers try to verify the numbers using automated calls.

1 201 area code 

What city is area code 201

Some of the other cities that come under area code 201 Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack etc.

How to Get A 201 Area Code Number

Area code 201 was part of the first area codes established in 1947 under the North American Numbering Plan.

As Area code 201 has been in service for a long time and Areas code 201 was split in 1997 and area code 973 was added.

Verizon, Cingular, Teleport Group – New York are some of the largest carriers of area code 201 so you can check with these carriers if area code 201 numbers are available.

Where is area code 201 from 

201 Area Code calls would be usually coming from the city of Jersey city, New Jersey.

201 area code calls can also come from Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack etc.

Calls from 201 Area Code 

If you area a resident of Jersey City, you might be getting lot of area code 201 calls.

201 area code numbers are known to be used for spamming and even scams such as Insurance scams, tech support scams and IRS scams.

Some scammers also use spoofing to hide their original number and show the number as 201 area code calls to verify your identity.

How to Block 201 Area Code Calls 

As I mentioned before area code 201 is reportedly used by many scammers and spammers and if you are getting lot of calls from same number, you can try to block these callers.

In this section, we are going to look at how to block 201 area code calls in Android and iOS devices.

How to Block 201 Area Code Calls in Android

Go to Calls History

Tap on “i” Next to the Phone Number

Select Block

How to Block 201 Area Code Calls in iPhone

Go to Calls List

Click on Circled “i”

Select More Information

Select Block Caller

You can also register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list for free by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register.

If you are tired of getting scam area code calls on your number, you can try signing up for a Scam Call Blocking service like Robokiller.

Frequently Asked Questions about 201 Area Code

Which city has 201 area code?

201 area code calls usually come from Jersey city. 201 area code calls can also come from Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Hackensack etc.

Is 201 a cell number?

201 can be a cell number or a landline number.

Is 201 a Texas area code?

No, 201 area code is for the state of New Jersey.

Where does area code 201 belong to?

Largest city covered under area code 201 is Jersey City, New Jersey.

What time is it currently in area code 201?

Area code 201 follows Eastern Time Zone

Is 201 a toll free number?

No 201 area code numbers are not toll free.

What city and State is the 201 area code?

201 area code covers the city of Jersey City in the state of New Jersey.

Is 201 a good area code?

201 area code was implemented in 1947 and is a reputable number for businesses. However, the city of Jersey City gets lots of scam calls, especially Insurance scam calls so the reputation of 201 area codes have come down in the recent past.

How do I block the area code 201 on my iPhone?

Go to Calls List

Click on Circled “i”

Select More Information

Select Block Caller

Is it hard to get a 201 area code?

Yes, New 201 area code numbers are rare because they were in use from 1947.

Which city is area code 201

Area code 201 covers mostly the city of Jersey city.

Can you get hacked by answering a phone call?

No it is not possible to get hacked by answering a phone call but scammers can verify your identity and whether the number is in use if you answer calls or call back on suspicious voice messages.

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