732 Area Code in New Jersey, United States

Area code 732 serves central New Jersey, including cities such as New Brunswick, Toms River, Edison, and Woodbridge. It was created in 1997 from a split of the original 908 area code and was later overlaid by area code 848 in 2001. The region includes a wide range of suburban and coastal communities and serves as a major corridor between New York City and Philadelphia. The 732/848 area supports industries like pharmaceuticals, education, and telecommunications. Ten-digit dialing is required across the region. 732 remains a well-established code and is often associated with New Jersey’s mid-state identity and Jersey Shore culture.