The 804 area code dates back to 1947, serving Richmond Metro and Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico. It uses Eastern (ET), covering approximately 1.3M+ residents.
MeraTalk lets you launch a 804 line for Virginia quickly, giving Richmond Metro a local number to call.
The advantages of a 804 number in Virginia start with familiarity and extend to every call you make.
Outbound reps dial Richmond Metro prospects from a number those prospects recognize. A familiar 804 caller ID gets the conversation started instead of going to voicemail.
Give your Richmond Metro customers a local number to call for help. Calls route to your support team wherever they sit, with queues, schedules, and an AI receptionist after hours.
Your team doesn't need to live in Virginia to answer a 804 number. Calls ring on laptops and mobiles anywhere, while customers see a hometown business.
Pair your 804 number with local numbers in other markets you serve. Each location keeps its own identity while every call lands in one shared MeraTalk workspace.
Area codes are added as a region's demand for phone numbers grows. Here's when each Virginia code came online — and where 804 fits in.
703 was the first of Virginia's current codes, assigned to Northern Virginia and anchored by Arlington. It remains the code most residents associate with Arlington and Alexandria.
As Richmond Metro grew, 804 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Richmond and Chesterfield. Existing numbers kept their codes — 804 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.
As Western Virginia grew, 540 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Roanoke and Winchester. Existing numbers kept their codes — 540 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.
As Hampton Roads grew, 757 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Existing numbers kept their codes — 757 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.
As Northern VA (overlay) grew, 571 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Arlington and Alexandria. Existing numbers kept their codes — 571 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.
As Southwest Virginia grew, 276 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Bristol and Martinsville. Existing numbers kept their codes — 276 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.
As Central Virginia grew, 434 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Existing numbers kept their codes — 434 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.
Make and receive calls and texts from your 804 number on desktop, mobile, or desk phone. One number for everything — no app-switching, no confusion.
Answers, screens, and routes every call to your 804 number around the clock — even when your team is offline or busy.
Every call and text to your 804 number is visible to the whole team — anyone can pick up, reply, or follow up.
Missed calls become readable transcripts delivered to your inbox.
Route Richmond Metro callers to the right person on your schedule.
Already have a 804 number? Bring it — porting is on every plan.
7 area codes covering Virginia
Area code 804 is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) — the system that assigns three-digit codes to geographic regions across the US, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. Code 804 was assigned to Richmond Metro and serves Richmond and Chesterfield as its primary markets.
When a call is made to a 804 number, the carrier routes it through the Eastern (ET) time zone switching network. This also means that when customers see a 804 number on their caller ID, they immediately associate it with Richmond Metro — before the call is even answered.
The area code on your caller ID shapes how customers in Richmond Metro decide whether to pick up or ignore your call.
Calls from a local 804 number are far more likely to be answered than calls from an out-of-state or toll-free number. Customers in Richmond Metro recognise the code and trust it as local.
A 804 number tells prospects in Virginia that you operate in their market — even if your team is fully remote or based elsewhere. First impressions happen before the first word.
With a cloud-hosted 804 number, your team can answer calls from any device, in any location. The local area code stays consistent while your team stays flexible.
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External referenceSee the FCC's area code relief regulation (47 CFR §52.19) governing how area code 804 and every US area code is administered.
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