505 area code

Get a local phone number in Albuquerque, NM

Biggest city:

Albuquerque

State:

New Mexico

Major Cities:

Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, Cibola, Mora, San Juan, Los Alamos, Paradise Hills, Bernalillo, Corrales, Placitas, Santo Domingo Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, Edgewood, Pojoaque, Bloomfield, Aztec, South Valley

Timezone:

Mountain (GMT -7)

Population:

558,523

Average Income:

$76,833

Zip codes:

87101

87199

Unemployment Rate:

3.40%

Nearby area codes:

435

575

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505 area code summary

Area code 505 covers northwestern New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Farmington. Originally assigned to the entire state, it now complements 575, which serves the rest of New Mexico. Albuquerque is the largest city and economic center, with strong representation in aerospace, defense, and healthcare. Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base drive high-tech and federal research jobs. Santa Fe adds an artistic, upscale tone with a booming tourism and real estate market. A 505 number ties your brand to New Mexico’s most urbanized and culturally diverse areas. It's ideal for creative professionals, energy contractors, medical services, and local businesses looking to serve a well-educated and eclectic audience.

Fun fact 💡

Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta lifts off 600 balloons yearly since 1972.

🏢First Phone Company:

Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph (later Qwest)

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