Brick Township, New Jersey

Where Is Area Code 732?

Area code 732 is in eastern New Jersey. It serves parts of the Jersey Shore and central New Jersey, including Brick Township in Ocean County. It also covers much of Monmouth County, Middlesex County, and parts of Somerset County and Union County.

Major communities in area code 732 include Brick Township, Toms River area communities that border the 732 region, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Edison, Woodbridge, Sayreville, Middletown, and Long Branch. The code reaches both coastal towns and inland suburbs. It covers a broad stretch of heavily populated communities between the Atlantic coast and the Raritan River area.

Notable geographic features in the 732 region include the Atlantic coastline, Raritan Bay, and the lower Raritan River area. Brick Township sits near the Metedeconk River and close to Barnegat Bay. The area also includes well-known shore destinations and transportation corridors in east-central New Jersey.

History of Area Code 732

Area code 732 was created on June 1, 1997. It was split from area code 908 as demand for new telephone numbers grew in eastern New Jersey. The split reflected fast population growth and increased use of fax lines, pagers, cell phones, and business phone service in the region.

Area code 848 was later added as an overlay for the same region on December 29, 2001. Since that overlay, new numbers in the area may use either 732 or 848. Ten-digit dialing applies across the overlay area.

Key Facts About Area Code 732

• Area code 732 is a geographic area code in New Jersey.
• Area code 732 was created on June 1, 1997, in a split from area code 908.
• Area code 848 overlays the same service area as area code 732, and the overlay began on December 29, 2001.
• Area code 732 serves parts of Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Ocean County, Somerset County, and Union County.
• Brick Township, New Brunswick, Edison, Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, Middletown, and Long Branch are among the communities served by area code 732.
• Area code 732 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Rutgers University in New Brunswick is within the 732 area code region.
• The 732 service area includes parts of the Jersey Shore and communities along Raritan Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 732 in?

Area code 732 is in New Jersey.

What major cities use area code 732?

Major communities in area code 732 include Brick Township, New Brunswick, Edison, Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, Middletown, Long Branch, and other parts of eastern New Jersey.

Is area code 732 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 732 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free number.