Geographic Coverage & Key Cities

Curious about those New York City phone numbers that start with 347? This area code serves New York City's outer boroughs: Brooklyn (Kings County), Queens (Queens County), The Bronx (Bronx County), and Staten Island (Richmond County). It serves approximately 11.2 million residents across these diverse neighborhoods, including vibrant communities such as Williamsburg and Park Slope in Brooklyn, as well as Astoria and Flushing in Queens.

Launched in 1999 to supplement the existing 718 code, 347 helped accommodate the growing communication needs of more than 11 million residents in the outer boroughs, representing thriving commercial centers with distinct characteristics. Brooklyn has evolved into a hub for technology and creativity, while Queens is known for its remarkable cultural diversity and international commerce. The Bronx and Staten Island offer unique business ecosystems.

The population demographics across these boroughs provide businesses access to diverse customer bases spanning various cultural backgrounds and income levels. The 347 area code, along with its overlays 718, 929, and parts of 917, helps maintain a strong local identity for businesses and residents in these outer boroughs, distinguishing them from Manhattan’s primary area codes like 212 and 646.