Area code 732 serves central New Jersey, including cities such as New Brunswick, Toms River, Edison, and Woodbridge. It was created in 1997 from a split of the original 908 area code and was later overlaid by area code 848 in 2001. The region includes a wide range of suburban and coastal communities and serves as a major corridor between New York City and Philadelphia. The 732/848 area supports industries like pharmaceuticals, education, and telecommunications. Ten-digit dialing is required across the region. 732 remains a well-established code and is often associated with New Jersey’s mid-state identity and Jersey Shore culture.