502 area code

Get a local phone number in Louisville, KY

Biggest city:

Louisville

State:

Kentucky

Major Cities:

Louisville, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Bardstown, Georgetown

Timezone:

Eastern (GMT -5)

Population:

617,638

Average Income:

$89,748

Zip codes:

40202

40299

Unemployment Rate:

3.60%

Nearby area codes:

270

326

Get a 502 phone number

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502 area code summary

Area code 502 covers north-central Kentucky, including Louisville, Frankfort, and the surrounding metro area. One of the original area codes created in 1947, 502 is closely associated with Louisville — the state’s largest city — and the home of the Kentucky Derby, bourbon distilleries, and UPS’s massive Worldport hub. The city is a center for logistics, healthcare, education, and manufacturing, with major employers like Humana, GE Appliances, and the University of Louisville. Frankfort, the state capital, adds government and administrative activity to the region. A 502 number links your business to Kentucky’s most vibrant urban center, blending southern culture with big-city economic momentum. It's especially valuable for companies in hospitality, logistics, ecommerce, and state-level B2B services.

Fun fact 💡

Louisville’s Churchill Downs has hosted the Derby since 1875.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)

📲 Get a 502 number: $7/mo