551 area code
Jersey City, New Jersey · Eastern Time
The 551 area code serves Jersey City, New Jersey. Getting a call from 551? It may be a real local caller — but scammers frequently spoof local 551 numbers so the call looks familiar (“neighbor spoofing”), even when they’re nowhere near Jersey City.
Recently reported 551 numbers
No 551 numbers have been reported here yet. If a 551 number called you, look it up above and add a report to warn others.
Common scams using 551 calls
Area-code information reflects where numbers in 551 are normally assigned. Caller ID can be spoofed, so a 551call may not actually originate from Jersey City, New Jersey.