Where Is Area Code 856?
Area code 856 is found in the US state of New Jersey. Primarily servicing the city of Camden (population: 75664), area code 856 covers 6 counties of New Jersey.
Located in the Eastern time zone, area code 856 is on the same time as New York, NY.
Area code 856 was brought into effect on June 12, 1999. 856 was split from the parent 609 area code.
Counties in Area Code 856
- Atlantic,
- Burlington,
- Camden,
- Cumberland,
- Gloucester,
- Salem.
Most Populous Cities in Area Code 856
| City | County | City Population | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | Camden | 75,664 | EST |
| Cherry Hill | Camden | 71,035 | EST |
| Vineland | Cumberland | 61,044 | EST |
| Sicklerville | Camden | 50,586 | EST |
| Bridgeton | Cumberland | 47,119 | EST |
| Marlton | Burlington | 45,802 | EST |
| Clementon | Camden | 44,822 | EST |
| Mount Laurel | Burlington | 42,106 | EST |
| Williamstown | Gloucester | 40,115 | EST |
| Blackwood | Camden | 39,064 | EST |
| Sewell | Gloucester | 37,601 | EST |
| Millville | Cumberland | 36,975 | EST |
| Deptford | Gloucester | 36,278 | EST |
| Willingboro | Burlington | 31,770 | EST |
| Voorhees | Camden | 29,124 | EST |
| Riverside | Burlington | 29,061 | EST |
| Medford | Burlington | 27,336 | EST |
| Merchantville | Camden | 22,401 | EST |
| Moorestown | Burlington | 21,212 | EST |
| Glassboro | Gloucester | 20,168 | EST |
| Maple Shade | Burlington | 19,283 | EST |
| Pennsauken | Camden | 19,003 | EST |
| Swedesboro | Gloucester | 18,820 | EST |
| Riverton | Burlington | 18,413 | EST |
| Collingswood | Camden | 18,040 | EST |
Note: The above list is based off of the top 25 most populous cities in the area code as per 2012 United States Census Bureau estimates.
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This page was last updated on July 3, 2015.