585 area code
Get a local phone number in Rochester, MN
Biggest city:
Rochester
State:
Minnesota
Major Cities:
Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit, Canandaigua, Batavia.
Timezone:
Eastern (GMT -5)
Population:
208,880
Average Income:
$58,785
Zip codes:
14602
14694
Unemployment Rate:
3.20%
Nearby area codes:
272
289
585 area code summary
Area code 585 serves western New York, covering Rochester and surrounding cities such as Batavia, Canandaigua, and Geneseo. Established in 2001 after a split from area code 716, 585 was introduced to handle the growing demand for phone numbers in the region. Rochester, the largest city in the 585 zone, is a hub for education, healthcare, and technology. It is home to institutions like the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and major employers such as Xerox, Paychex, and Wegmans. Once a center of manufacturing, the region has evolved into a knowledge-based economy with strengths in optics, imaging, and biotech. The area also offers a strong sense of community, a relatively low cost of living, and access to the Finger Lakes. A 585 number provides local credibility and is especially suitable for startups, health professionals, educators, and service-based businesses targeting upstate New York.
Fun fact 💡
Rochester’s Strong Museum of Play opened in 1982, a 585 gem.
🏢First Phone Company:
New York Telephone Company (later Verizon)
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