650 area code
Get a local phone number in San Mateo, CA
Biggest city:
San Mateo
State:
California
Major Cities:
San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Foster City, Menlo Park, Burlingame, San Carlos, East Palo Alto, Belmont, Millbrae, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Atherton.
Timezone:
Pacific (GMT -8)
Population:
101,785
Average Income:
$181,897
Zip codes:
94401
94404
Unemployment Rate:
3.00%
Nearby area codes:
341
408
650 area code summary
Area code 650 serves the San Francisco Peninsula in California, including cities like Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Mateo, and Redwood City. Introduced in 1997 from a split with 415, it lies at the heart of Silicon Valley. The area hosts tech giants such as Google, Facebook (Meta), and Stanford University, making it a global epicenter for innovation and venture capital. The region combines intellectual capital, affluence, and natural beauty, with coastal towns and scenic views of the Bay Area. A 650 number immediately conveys tech sophistication and West Coast credibility. It’s highly desirable for startups, research institutions, and enterprises connected to the innovation economy.
Fun fact 💡
Palo Alto’s Stanford Dish trail, since 1961, offers 650 views.
🏢First Phone Company:
Pacific Bell (later AT&T)


















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