Area code 609
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Area code 609, is located in southeastern and central New Jersey
. The telephone code includes the cities of Trenton
, Princeton
, and Atlantic City
.
The 609 code was created in 1958 when the original 201 area code for New Jersey was divided into two area codes. Presently, the 609 area covers parts of Central Jersey
, South Jersey
and the Jersey Shore
. The southwestern part of the state adjacent to Philadelphia is now covered by area code 856
, as a result of a split of the area in 1999, although many parts of Burlington County are still covered under 609. The 609 area code penetrates portions of southern Middlesex County in Plainsboro, Cranbury, parts of South Brunswick (particularly Kingston) and the extreme southern part of Monroe
.
Prior to 1990s when the original two area codes of New Jersey, 201 and 609, were split, New Jersey residents informally viewed the area codes as the defining boundaries of the more urban and industrialized "North Jersey
", dominated by its proximity to New York City, and the more rural "South Jersey
".
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. The telephone code includes the cities of Trenton
Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton is the capital of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Trenton had a population of 84,913...
, Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton is a community located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It is best known as the location of Princeton University, which has been sited in the community since 1756...
, and Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
.
The 609 code was created in 1958 when the original 201 area code for New Jersey was divided into two area codes. Presently, the 609 area covers parts of Central Jersey
Central Jersey
Central Jersey is a common designation for a region of the state of New Jersey in the United States of America. Trenton is considered the boundary between designated "North Jersey" and "South Jersey"...
, South Jersey
South Jersey
South Jersey comprises the southern portions of the U.S. state of New Jersey between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. The designation is a colloquial one, reflecting not only geographical but perceived cultural differences from the northern part of the state, with no official...
and the Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
. The southwestern part of the state adjacent to Philadelphia is now covered by area code 856
Area code 856
Area code 856 is an area code in the U.S. state of New Jersey created in 1999 by a split of area code 609. It covers southwestern New Jersey, in particular the Haddon Township/Cherry Hill and Vineland areas, as well as a very small part of Willingboro Township, along with the western part of...
, as a result of a split of the area in 1999, although many parts of Burlington County are still covered under 609. The 609 area code penetrates portions of southern Middlesex County in Plainsboro, Cranbury, parts of South Brunswick (particularly Kingston) and the extreme southern part of Monroe
Monroe
-People:* James Monroe , fifth President of the United States, in office from 1817 to 1825* Marilyn Monroe , American actress, singer and model* Monroe , other people with the surname Monroe...
.
Prior to 1990s when the original two area codes of New Jersey, 201 and 609, were split, New Jersey residents informally viewed the area codes as the defining boundaries of the more urban and industrialized "North Jersey
North Jersey
North Jersey is a colloquial term, with no precise consensus definition, for the northern portion of the U.S. state of New Jersey. A straightforward, noncolloquial term for the region is northern New Jersey.- Two-portion approaches :...
", dominated by its proximity to New York City, and the more rural "South Jersey
South Jersey
South Jersey comprises the southern portions of the U.S. state of New Jersey between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. The designation is a colloquial one, reflecting not only geographical but perceived cultural differences from the northern part of the state, with no official...
".