612 area code

Get a local phone number in Minneapolis, MN

Biggest city:

Minneapolis

State:

Minnesota

Major Cities:

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Minnetonka, Richfield, Cambridge, Falcon Heights, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Edina

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

418,075

Average Income:

$70,099

Zip codes:

55401

55488

Unemployment Rate:

2.70%

Nearby area codes:

651

763

Get a 612 phone number

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612 area code summary

Area code 612 covers the central part of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is one of the original area codes established in 1947. Known for its dense urban character, 612 includes downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, and many of the city's cultural institutions, corporate headquarters, and government centers. Minneapolis is a hub for major companies like Target, U.S. Bank, and Ameriprise Financial, as well as a growing tech and healthcare scene. With world-class theater, music, sports venues, and a robust biking infrastructure, the area draws both professionals and students. Despite the growth of overlays like 651, 763, and 952 around it, the 612 area code still holds prestige and local identity. It’s ideal for businesses looking to convey credibility and local heritage in the heart of the Twin Cities.

Fun fact 💡

Minneapolis’s Stone Arch Bridge, since 1883, is a 612 landmark.

🏢First Phone Company:

Northwestern Bell (later Qwest)

📲 Get a 612 number: $7/mo