Area Code 704 — Charlotte, North Carolina

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About Area Code 704

Region Code
704
City
Charlotte
State
North Carolina
Population
2,485,000
Largest City
Charlotte
Neighboring Codes
  • 828 (Asheville, North Carolina)
  • 336 (Greensboro, North Carolina)
  • 910 (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
  • 803 (Columbia, South Carolina)
  • 864 (Greenville, South Carolina)
  • 843 (Charleston, South Carolina)
Time Zone
Eastern Time

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History & Cultural Notes

Area code 704 was assigned in 1947 as part of the original North American Numbering Plan, initially covering all of North Carolina. A 1954 split created 919 for the eastern counties, and a 1998 division formed 828 to serve the mountain region. Charlotte’s rapid growth then prompted an overlay with 980 in 2001, bringing ten-digit dialing. The numbering area today is centered on Charlotte and nearby Piedmont communities shaped by the shift from textiles to diversified services along the I‑77 and I‑85 corridors.

Economically and culturally, Charlotte anchors the region with a mix of corporate headquarters, university research, and sports and arts institutions.

  • Banking and financial services, with Bank of America headquarters and a significant Wells Fargo presence, plus an expanding fintech cluster.
  • Energy and utilities anchored by Duke Energy, including grid operations and nearby nuclear engineering expertise.
  • Logistics, distribution, and advanced manufacturing linked to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, rail corridors, and interstate access.
  • Motorsports and media, including Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord and numerous race team shops around Mooresville.