551 Area Code

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Area Code 551 Location: Where is 551 Area Code Coming From?

Area code 551 covers northeastern New Jersey, including Bayonne, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Jersey City, and Union City. Area code 551 is created as an overlay to area code 201 to the northeastern region of New Jersey State.

It serves two major counties, Bergen and Hudson, and cities such as Secaucus, Englewood, Hoboken, and Hackensack. Besides Hudson and Bergen counties, it also covers parts of Passaic and Essex.

Below is the tabular illustration of the top 30 locations (based on the population) served or covered by area code 551 in the state of New Jersey.

City/Town County TimeZone
Jersey City, NJ Hudson Eastern
Union City, NJ Hudson Eastern
Bayonne, NJ Hudson Eastern
Hoboken, NJ Hudson Eastern
West New York, NJ Hudson Eastern
Hackensack, NJ Bergen Eastern
Fort Lee, NJ Bergen Eastern
Kearny, NJ Bergen Eastern
Fair Lawn, NJ Bergen Eastern
Englewood, NJ Bergen Eastern
Bergenfield, NJ Bergen Eastern
Paramus, NJ Bergen Eastern
Ridgewood, NJ Bergen Eastern
Cliffside Park, NJ Bergen Eastern
Palisades Park, NJ Bergen Eastern
Elmwood Park, NJ Bergen Eastern
Rutherford, NJ Bergen Eastern
Dumont, NJ Bergen Eastern
New Milford, NJ Bergen Eastern
Secaucus, NJ Hudson Eastern
North Arlington, NJ Bergen Eastern
Tenafly, NJ Bergen Eastern
Ramsey, NJ Bergen Eastern
Fairview, NJ Bergen Eastern
Oakland, NJ Bergen Eastern
Ridgefield Park, NJ Bergen Eastern
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Bergen Eastern
Glen Rock, NJ Bergen Eastern
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Bergen Eastern
Glen Rock, NJ Bergen Eastern
Edgewater, NJ Bergen Eastern
River Edge, NJ Bergen Eastern
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How to buy an area code 551 phone number?

To buy a 551 area code number, sign up with KrispCall; go to Settings> My Number > Add New Number > Select USA > Advanced Filter > Enter 551 and match to the first part of the number> Click Search. Choose your 551 number, make payment & start making & receiving calls and texts after the number activation.

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551 Area Code History – Where Does a 551 Area Code Originate

New Jersey State was originally served by one of the original area code – 201 area code. In New Jersey, however, the population has grown rapidly, which has driven a rise in the demand for local New Jersey phone numbers. To compensate for the demand, area code 551 was introduced on 1st December 2001 as an overlay for area code 201. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory in Northern New Jersey with the implementation of the 551 overlay area codes.

Area code 551 serves the state of New Jersey. April 2nd, 2001, was the date when the 551 area code was assigned through its NANP (North American Numbering Plan) for the U.S. State of NJ. However, December 29th, 2001, was the date on which it went into service.

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Establish a local presence in New Jersey State: Develop your business as a local brand with 551 local numbers in Bergen and Hudson counties, no matter where the business is located. Show them that you are a part of their community, working to serve them better than your competitors.
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Number-sharing option allows you to receive calls across multiple devices. Improve your customer response by eliminating missed calls.

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Instantly route business calls to your cellphones and landlines whenever necessary. Make sure you are not missing out on clients when not in the office.

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Set location-based caller IDs for outbound international calls. Localize your number to improve the chances of reaching potential customers in new markets.

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Enhance the calling experience for your clients. Record personalized greeting messages, so your customers feel comfortable during calls.

Areas of Application for Area Code 551 Phone Number

Practical ways businesses use 551 area code numbers.

Use 551 area code phone numbers for both private and professional purposes. Manage your private and professional communications according to your needs. Work and communicate like a professional to leave an impression on your customers.

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The second phone number for personal & business use

Businesses can assign 551 area code numbers to their employees as their dedicated second phone numbers. It helps them track employees’ consensual communication activities and whereabouts while helping employees manage their private communications.

For business

For business phone systems
For business phone systems

Incorporate 551 area code phone numbers in your business phone systems to present your brand as a local brand in Bergen and Hudson counties. More importantly, save a fortune in business communications using 551 phone numbers.

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Marketing and Sales

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For proper marketing and sales

Deploy multiple 551 vanity phone numbers for marketing and sales. Invest more in the good performers and take down the non-performers at any time. Everything is done at your convenience.

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Other areas of application
Other areas of application

You can use 551 area code phone numbers for several other purposes like home security due to its advanced communication features. Use it anywhere that involves making and receiving calls, sending and receiving text messages, or MMS.

How to get a 551 Area Code Phone Number Online?

Purchasing 551 Area Code Phone Numbers takes only a few minutes with KrispCall. Follow these steps to obtain an area code 551 number within minutes. All you need is a valid payment detail.

Create a KrispCall account and log in to your dashboard.
Select the USA from the country list and enter 551 in the advanced filter & search.
Pick a number from the list and purchase the number.
Make payment after you've selected the number.
Submit your documents for verification if required.
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What is 551 area code?

551 Area code is a telephone area code in the NANP (North American Numbering Plan) that serves most parts of Hudson and Bergen Counties in the northeastern most corners of the US state of New Jersey. It is one of 86 original area codes created in 1947. After a series of splits, it serves major cities like Jersey City, Cliffside Park, Saddle Brook, and Fair Lawn.

Country USA
State New Jersey
Major Cities Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, and West New York
Time Zone Eastern Time (ET)
Telephone Number Format +1 (551) XXX-XXXX
Zip Code 07002, 07032, 07087, 07310, 07311, 07446, 07481, 07601

Where is the 551 area code located?

The area code 551 covers New Jersey (NJ), USA, including Jersey City, West New York, and Hoboken. Bergen and Hudson are the two counties that the 551 area code serves.

What city and state have a 551 area code?

Most of the cities and state serves Bergen and Hudson Counties in the far northeast corner of New Jersey have Area code 551. 551 area code covers Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, and West New York as its major service areas in these two counties

Is the 551 area code in California?

No, California does not own the 551 area code. Counties with area code 551 include Hudson and Bergen. California has many area codes, including 209, 213, 310, 415, 530, etc. 

Where does a 551 area code come from?

Area code 551 comes from most parts of the Bergen and Hudson counties in the US state of New Jersey. It includes several major cities and communities like Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, and West New York.

What is the time zone of the 551 area code?

The time zone of the 551 area code is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in the United States. EST (Eastern Standard Time) lags behind  UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) by five hours during winter and autumn. And it is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time during Eastern Daylight Saving Time in the spring and summer.

Does the 551 area code phone number support text messages?

Most 551 area code phone number support text messages depending upon the features provided by the service provider. You can also easily make calls, send texts and send multimedia messages.

Is Area code 551 a scam or legit?

Area code 551 is legit but it can sometimes be a scam if you don’t acquire it from a legitimate service provider. Usually, free virtual phone numbers with 551 area codes are scams. Always get a 551 area code phone number from legit VoIP providers like KrispCall. 

Who calls from the 551 area code?

Anyone with a 551 area code local phone number can call outbound. It can be a legitimate business call or even a scam call. Always check their online presence and do some background checks (code lookup, caller id, & reverse phone lookup) on the caller using their provided information on the call.

What is the zip code for the 551 area code?

The zip code for the 551 area code have various zip codes. Below is a list of zip codes serving area code 551 at the moment.

Zip Code Postal Service County
07311 Jersey City Hudson
07306 Jersey City Hudson
07304 Jersey City Hudson
07601 Hackensack  Bergen
07301 Jersey City Hudson
07302 Jersey City Hudson
07002 Bayonne Hudson
07307 Jersey City Hudson
07087 Union City Hudson
07086 Weehawken Hudson
07305 Jersey City Hudson
07094 Secaucus Hudson
07608 Teterboro Bergen
07436 Oakland Bergen
07495 Mahwah Bergen
07607 Maywood Bergen
07656 Park Ridge Bergen
07666 Teaneck Bergen
07675 Westwood Bergen
07677 Woodcliff Lake Bergen
07450 Ridgewood Bergen
07407 Elmwood Park Bergen
07410 Fair Lawn Bergen
07032 Kearny Hudson
07628 Dumont Bergen
07070 Rutherford Bergen
07022 Fairview Bergen
07010 Cliffside Park Bergen
07662 Rochelle Park Bergen
07631 Englewood Bergen
07632 Englewood Cliffs Bergen
07605 Leonia  Bergen
07649 Oradell Bergen
07020 Edgewater Bergen
07446 Ramsey Bergen 
07663 Saddle Brook Bergen
07452 Glen Rock Bergen
07604 Hasbrouck Heights Bergen
07481 Wyckoff Bergen
07624 Closter Bergen 
07430 Mahwah Bergen