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Area Code Profile · New York

The 838 area code is located in the state of New York and covers 157 cities, serving a total population of approximately 639,105. Major cities covered by the 838 area code include Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Rotterdam (which represents the most populated areas). There are a total of 194 telephone prefix exchanges in this area code, which support an estimated 1,940,000 active or assignable phone numbers. These prefix lines are operated by 39 distinct carriers, with Albany as the primary rate center location.

Eastern Time157 Cities194 Prefixes

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Neighborhood Demographics

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36.4 y/oMedian Age
$99,900Median Income
$484,000Median Home Value
639,105Total Population

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(838) 753-2459May 17, 2026Robocall
Robocall regarding health insurance plans. Said my current coverage was expiring and offered a "free consultation". Calling multiple times a day from slightly different numbers.
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(838) 766-2476May 16, 2026Scam / Fraud
Robocall claiming to be from the IRS. Stated that my Social Security Number has been flagged and suspended. Asked to press 1 to speak with an agent. Obvious phishing scam.
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(838) 779-2493May 20, 2026Robocall
Received a silent call. When I answered, there was just dead air for 5 seconds before it automatically disconnected. Likely an automated system testing for active numbers.
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(838) 792-2510May 19, 2026Telemarketer
Offered an unsolicited quote for local roofing and home energy services. They knew my area code but when I asked how they got my number, they hung up immediately.
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Cities in the 838 Area Code

The most populous cities in area code 838 are: Albany (97,856), Schenectady (66,135), Troy (50,129), Saratoga Springs (26,586), and Rotterdam (20,652).

Other cities in the 838 area code include:

Plattsburgh, Amsterdam, Cohoes, Gloversville, Glens Falls, Watervliet, Rensselaer, Johnstown, Glens Falls North, Colonie, Scotia, Westmere, Hudson Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson, East Glenville, Malone, Ballston Spa, Saranac Lake, Mechanicville, Niskayuna, Cobleskill, East Greenbush, Catskill, Menands.

CityPopulation% in Area Code
Albany97,856100%
Schenectady66,135100%
Troy50,129100%
Saratoga Springs26,586100%
Rotterdam20,652100%
Plattsburgh19,989100%
Amsterdam18,620100%
Cohoes16,168100%
Gloversville15,665100%
Glens Falls14,700100%
Watervliet10,254100%
Rensselaer9,392100%
Johnstown8,743100%
Glens Falls North8,443100%
Colonie7,793100%
Scotia7,729100%
Westmere7,284100%
Hudson Falls7,281100%
West Glens Falls7,071100%
Hudson6,713100%

Showing top 20 of 157 cities.

What Time Zone is Area Code 838?

Eastern Time Zone

Abbreviation: ET · UTC Offset: UTC-5

The 838 area code lies within the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5).

Nearby Area Codes

212New York, New York315Syracuse, New York329New City, New York332New York, New York347New York, New York363Hempstead, New York516Hempstead, New York518Albany, New York585Rochester, New York607Binghamton, New York

Phone Prefixes in the 838 Area Code

194 prefixes found · 39 carriers · 107 rate centers

PrefixCarrierRate Center
(838) 200TVC ALBANY, INC. DBA FIRSTLIGHT FIBERALBANY
(838) 201ONVOY, LLC- NYHOOSICKFLS
(838) 202AIRUS, INC. - NYALBANY
(838) 203VONAGE AMERICA LLCSCHENCTADY
(838) 204ONVOY, LLC- NYHAMPTON
(838) 205TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NYVALLEY FLS
(838) 206AT&T - LOCALCLAVERACK
(838) 207EXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLCALBANY
(838) 208CSC WIRELESS, LLCCOPAKE
(838) 209VALSTAR, INC. - NYCLAVERACK
(838) 210LTE WIRELESS INC D/B/A LTE WIRELESS - NYMILLERTON
(838) 212RIGHT CALL LLCALBANY
(838) 213ONVOY, LLC- NYGLENSFALLS
(838) 214RIGHT CALL LLCAMSTERDAM
(838) 215RIGHT CALL LLCCATSKILL
(838) 216TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NYALBANY
(838) 217PEERING HUB, INC. - NYALBANY
(838) 218IP HORIZON LLCALBANY
(838) 219CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NYKINDERHOOK
(838) 220RIGHT CALL LLCCOLONIE
(838) 221NUSO, LLCALBANY
(838) 222ONVOY, LLC- NYPORT HENRY
(838) 223CHARTER FIBERLINK NY-CCO. LLCWESTPORT
(838) 224CORETEL NEW YORK, INC. - NYWELLS
(838) 225RIGHT CALL LLCHUDSON
(838) 226TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NYKEESEVILLE
(838) 227HD CARRIER LLCCENTRALBDG
(838) 228CORETEL NEW YORK, INC. - NYWINDHAM
(838) 229PEERING HUB, INC. - NYARGYLE
(838) 230RIGHT CALL LLCMIDDLEBG
(838) 231ONVOY, LLC- NYCOLONIE
(838) 232ONVOY, LLC- NYSCHENCTADY
(838) 233CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NYSARANAC LK
(838) 234FRACTEL, LLCALTAMONT
(838) 235PEERING HUB, INC. - NYLEXINGTON
(838) 236PEERING HUB, INC. - NYRICHMONDVL
(838) 237PEERING HUB, INC. - NYTICONDROGA
(838) 238RIGHT CALL LLCROTERDMJCT
(838) 239PEERING HUB, INC. - NYTRIBESHILL
(838) 240PEERING HUB, INC. - NYTROY
(838) 241PEERING HUB, INC. - NYW LEBANON
(838) 242PEERING HUB, INC. - NYWARRENSBG
(838) 243PEERING HUB, INC. - NYWESTERLO
(838) 244AT&T - LOCALOAK HILL
(838) 245NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCSCHENCTADY
(838) 246TELNYX LLCCAIRO
(838) 247FRACTEL, LLCELENBGDPOT
(838) 248STRATUS NETWORKSCOBLESKILL
(838) 249OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NYGLOVERSVL
(838) 250WAVENATION, LLCALBANY
(838) 251OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NYSCHENCTADY
(838) 252ONVOY, LLC- NYPALENVILLE
(838) 253ONVOY, LLC- NYPAULSMITHS
(838) 254ONVOY, LLC- NYSARANAC
(838) 255ONVOY, LLC- NYTUPPERLAKE
(838) 256CORETEL NEW YORK, INC. - NYLKPLEASANT
(838) 257NUSO, LLCATHENS
(838) 258ONVOY, LLC- NYFREEHOLD
(838) 259COMMIO, LLCAMSTERDAM
(838) 260NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCJOHNSTOWN
(838) 261NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCALBANY
(838) 262ONVOY, LLC- NYTROY
(838) 263ONVOY, LLC- NYVALLEY FLS
(838) 264ONVOY, LLC- NYWINDHAM
(838) 265COMCAST IP PHONE, LLCALBANY
(838) 266NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCJOHNSTOWN
(838) 267NUSO, LLCALBANY
(838) 268NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCCOLONIE
(838) 269DISH WIRELESS, LLCSCHENCTADY
(838) 270DISH WIRELESS, LLCTROY
(838) 271ONVOY, LLC- NYSCHROON LK
(838) 272ONVOY, LLC- NYMECHANICVL
(838) 273ONVOY, LLC- NYHUDSON
(838) 274NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCJOHNSTOWN
(838) 275COMMIO, LLCFORT ANN
(838) 276COMMIO, LLCGALWAY
(838) 277FRACTEL, LLCKATTSKL BY
(838) 278ONVOY, LLC- NYSCHUYLERVL
(838) 279VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.ESPERANCE
(838) 280MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCALBANY
(838) 281VERIZON NEW YORK, INC.DELANSON
(838) 282CORETEL NEW YORK, INC. - NYLYON MT
(838) 283ONVOY, LLC- NYVOORHEESVL
(838) 284CALLWORKS CORPORATIONALBANY
(838) 285ONVOY, LLC- NYMALONE
(838) 286ONVOY, LLC- NYSARATOGSPG
(838) 288BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NYSHARON SPG
(838) 299FRACTEL, LLCHILLSDALE
(838) 300ONVOY, LLC- NYTUPPERLAKE
(838) 322ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLCSHARON SPG
(838) 328ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLCPUTNAM
(838) 330PEERING HUB, INC. - NYFORT PLAIN
(838) 331ONVOY, LLC- NYFTCOVINGTN
(838) 332ONVOY, LLC- NYGLENSFALLS
(838) 333ONVOY, LLC- NYALBANY
(838) 334ONVOY, LLC- NYGREENWICH
(838) 335ONVOY, LLC- NYHARTFORD
(838) 336CORETEL NEW YORK, INC. - NYPALENVILLE
(838) 337IP HORIZON LLCHOOSICKFLS
(838) 338RIGHT CALL LLCSCHENCTADY

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 838?
Area code 838 is located in New York, covering cities including Albany, Schenectady, Troy.
What time zone is area code 838?
Area code 838 is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5).
What state is area code 838?
Area code 838 is in New York.