269 area code

Get a local phone number in Kalamazoo, MI

Biggest city:

Kalamazoo

State:

Michigan

Major Cities:

Kalamazoo, Portage, Vicksburg, Galesburg, Parchment, Schoolcraft, Richland, Climax, Battle Creek, Marshall, Athens, Niles, Benton Harbor, Fair Plain, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Portage

Timezone:

Eastern (GMT -5)

Population:

72,365

Average Income:

$62,287

Zip codes:

49001

49099

Unemployment Rate:

3.90%

Nearby area codes:

269

616

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269 area code summary

Area code 269 covers southwestern Michigan, including cities such as Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Benton Harbor. Established in 2002 as a split from area code 616, 269 represents a region known for manufacturing, education, and natural beauty. Kalamazoo is home to Western Michigan University and Stryker Corporation, a global leader in medical technologies. Battle Creek is famous as the home of Kellogg’s and maintains a strong presence in food production and logistics. Benton Harbor and St. Joseph anchor the region’s Lake Michigan shoreline, offering a mix of tourism, small-town living, and access to freshwater recreation. The area benefits from a central location between Chicago and Detroit, and its economy includes everything from pharmaceuticals and agriculture to craft brewing and tech startups. A 269 number connects you to this diverse and opportunity-rich region of Michigan, ideal for professionals, manufacturers, and local service providers alike.

Fun fact 💡

Kalamazoo’s ‘Mall City’ had the U.S.’s first outdoor pedestrian mall in 1959.

🏢First Phone Company:

Ameritech (later AT&T)

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