201 area code
Jersey City, New Jersey · Eastern Time
The 201 area code serves Jersey City, New Jersey. Getting a call from 201? It may be a real local caller — but scammers frequently spoof local 201 numbers so the call looks familiar (“neighbor spoofing”), even when they’re nowhere near Jersey City.
Recently reported 201 numbers
No 201 numbers have been reported here yet. If a 201 number called you, look it up above and add a report to warn others.
Common scams using 201 calls
Area-code information reflects where numbers in 201 are normally assigned. Caller ID can be spoofed, so a 201call may not actually originate from Jersey City, New Jersey.