Area code 704 covers the Charlotte metropolitan area in North Carolina, including Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Monroe. It was one of the original area codes established in 1947 and originally covered the entire state. As North Carolina’s population grew, area code 704 was reduced in scope and later overlaid by 980 in 2001. Charlotte, the state’s largest city and a major banking and transportation hub, anchors the 704 region. The code is iconic in the state and often associated with sports, business, and regional pride. 704 continues to be one of the most recognized area codes in the southeastern U.S.