559 area code
Get a local phone number in Fresno, CA
Biggest city:
Fresno
State:
California
Major Cities:
Fresno, Visalia, Clovis, Madera, Tulare.
Timezone:
Pacific (GMT -8)
Population:
530,093
Average Income:
$77,982
Zip codes:
93701
93793
Unemployment Rate:
6.90%
Nearby area codes:
209
559
559 area code summary
Area code 559 covers central California’s San Joaquin Valley, including the cities of Fresno, Clovis, Visalia, Madera, and Tulare. Introduced in 1998 as a split from area code 209, 559 encompasses a major agricultural region that feeds much of the U.S. Fresno is the largest city and serves as an urban hub for government, healthcare, and education, including California State University, Fresno. The economy is driven by crops like almonds, grapes, and citrus, along with food processing and logistics. Despite being rural in many areas, Fresno is among California’s fastest-growing cities. A 559 number signals deep regional familiarity and is ideal for agricultural services, local trades, small businesses, and anyone trying to build trust within the Central Valley.
Fun fact 💡
Fresno’s Forestiere Underground Gardens, built since 1906, are a 559 oddity.
🏢First Phone Company:
Pacific Bell (later AT&T)


















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