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ThisNumber has over 28 million name and address records for about 23 million phone numbers, making it one of the best reverse phone lookup services for New Jersey residents. Stop wondering who called you and start using this free lookup tool to identify the unknown callers, verify New Jersey businesses, or research potential scam calls.
To identify the location of an New Jersey phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Alabama numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.
The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to New Jersey's regional assignments, you can identify which part of the state the phone number originates from. Each area code corresponds to specific cities and counties throughout New Jersey, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of New Jersey area codes with major cities:
Area Codes | Cities |
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201/551 | Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne |
609/640 | Trenton, Atlantic City, Pleasantville |
732/848 | Toms River, New Brunswick, Lakewood |
856 | Camden, Vineland, Millville |
862/973 | Newark, Paterson, Clifton |
908 | Elizabeth, Plainfield, Linden |
For latest New Jersey phone numbering regulations, contact Jimarli Figueiredo at the New Jersey BPU via [email protected] or 609-633-9727.
New Jersey has approximately 14.7 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant type with 11.4 million users, while traditional landlines are in decline with 538,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 2.7 million numbers.
Therefore, tracing a New Jersey phone number will likely lead to a cell phone. The decline of landlines suggests that newer phone numbers may be more challenging to trace compared to older landline numbers, which typically had more readily available public information.
New Jersey Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
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Mobile telephony | 11,093 | 11,334 | 11,427 |
Local exchange telephone service | 765 | 576 | 538 |
VoIP subscriptions | 2,727 | 2,700 | 2,723 |
Total | 14,585 | 14,610 | 14,688 |
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
Most phone numbers are cell phones, and most cell phone numbers come from the top three United States wireless companies. Here are the top five US Cell Phone Companies in Q1 2025:
New Jersey residents experienced a reduction in unwanted calls in 2024, with complaints totaling 57,922. This is a decrease from the peak of 168,963 complaints in 2021, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.
Key Facts for New Jersey Residents:
According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:
More than 1 in 3 fraud attempts happen through phone communication. Phone call fraud costs victims a median of $1,500 per case. Text message fraud costs a median of $1,000 per victim.
In 2024, New Jersey residents reported fraud cases resulting in total losses of , with a median loss of $ per victim. With phone-based fraud representing such a significant portion of these cases, phone owner verification has become a critical consumer protection tool.
When you receive calls from unknown numbers, take a moment to research the caller's identity. Reverse phone lookup services allow you to search a phone number to find information about who's calling—including whether the number has been reported for fraudulent activity.
Received fraudulent calls or fallen victim to phone fraud? Report it immediately. Each report helps authorities identify fraud patterns and protect other consumers from similar scams.
Additional Contact:
New Jersey Attorney General
Matthew J. Platkin
(609) 292-8740
Yes, reverse phone lookups are legal in New Jersey. However, companies that collect and process phone numbers must comply with the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (S332) when handling your personal information.
Your phone number is considered "personal data" under New Jersey law when it can identify you or be linked to other information about you. This includes your phone number combined with your name, address, or other identifying details.
As a New Jersey resident, you can:
To exercise your privacy rights:
If a company violates your phone privacy rights:
Bottom line: While reverse phone lookups are legal, you have strong rights to control how your phone data is collected, used, and shared in New Jersey.