856 area code

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OpenPhone helps business owners start their businesses in local areas like area code 856. You can sign up for a phone number that lets you look local no matter where you travel and build loyalty with residents. You’ll be part of the neighborhood, calling from a familiar area code shows you’re committed to the community. A local phone number also makes it easier to get through to residents. It’s more convenient to place a local call — it’s more intriguing to pick up a local call, too.

Important facts

Your business can benefit from a local phone number if you serve local customers. You look knowledgeable about local norms, from real estate to slab grading. For many small businesses, having a local presence instills trust.

There’s plenty that makes area code 856 unique. Here are some of the most important details you need to know:

Area code 856 covers: Cherry Hill, Camden, Millville, Vineland, and most of southwestern New Jersey. Its main city is Camden, New Jersey. If you head to Camden, you’ll be among the 71,791 residents of this area code’s biggest town.

This area code touches 6 other codes. It also borders 6 other counties, including Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Burlington, and Atlantic counties. Nearby area codes are 215/267/445 (Philadelphia, PA), 302 (Delaware), 410/443/667 (Baltimore, MD), 484/610 (Allentown, PA), and 609/640 (Trenton, NJ).

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Top industries and economic trends within the 856 area code

Any good snapshot of area code 856 includes details on its economy and business climate. From population change to new business starts, the story of an area is told by who stays, where they work, and how often they start new businesses. We were curious about the biggest players and the people they serve, so we collected some statistics to help you get to know the area. Here’s what we found:

Area code 856 is in Eastern Standard Time. Its major county is Camden County, NJ which has an unemployment rate of 10.1%. In Camden, the average household makes $44,338 annually. The city’s population has fallen -0.01% from 2019 to 2020.

New businesses are sprouting up everywhere. New business applications were up 38.00% from 2019 to 2020. Of those who launch a new venture, an estimated 79.60% will survive in the state of New Jersey.

Existing industries build on a rich history in the area. According to census.gov, the top three industries for the city of Camden are:

  • Educational services, and health care and social assistance
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services

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