574 area code
Get a local phone number in South Bend, IN
Biggest city:
South Bend
State:
Indiana
Major Cities:
South Bend, Elkhart, Mishawaka, Goshen, Warsaw.
Timezone:
Eastern (GMT -5)
Population:
101,168
Average Income:
$66,776
Zip codes:
46601
46637
Unemployment Rate:
4.40%
Nearby area codes:
219
260
574 area code summary
Area code 574 serves north-central Indiana, including South Bend, Elkhart, Mishawaka, and Plymouth. Created in 2002 from a split with 219, 574 is home to a mix of higher education, manufacturing, and healthcare institutions. South Bend is known internationally as the home of the University of Notre Dame, bringing in students, researchers, and tourists from around the world. Elkhart is a major center for recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing, giving the region a strong industrial base. The local economy is further supported by hospitals, logistics firms, and an emerging tech sector. A 574 number is especially relevant to businesses seeking visibility in Indiana’s Rust Belt revival and institutions connected to higher learning, faith-based organizations, or cross-country travel.
Fun fact 💡
Elkhart’s RV Hall of Fame, since 1972, honors 574’s motorhome roots.
🏢First Phone Company:
Indiana Bell (later AT&T)
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