661 area code

Get a local phone number in Bakersfield, CA

Biggest city:

Bakersfield

State:

California

Major Cities:

Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano.

Timezone:

Pacific (GMT -8)

Population:

383,579

Average Income:

$89,574

Zip codes:

93301

93399

Unemployment Rate:

7.50%

Nearby area codes:

442

760

Get a 661 phone number

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661 area code summary

Area code 661 serves parts of Southern and Central California, including the cities of Bakersfield, Palmdale, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, and Tehachapi. Created in 1999 from a split with 805, it covers the northern portion of Los Angeles County and much of Kern County. The region includes a mix of suburban communities, agricultural zones, and aerospace industry hubs. Edwards Air Force Base and companies like Northrop Grumman drive much of the area’s economy. Bakersfield is a center for oil production and energy services, while Santa Clarita offers family-friendly suburbs with access to the L.A. metro. A 661 number signals a presence in California’s inland growth corridor—ideal for logistics, defense contractors, and regional service providers.

Fun fact 💡

Bakersfield’s Kern County Museum, since 1941, preserves 661 history.

🏢First Phone Company:

Pacific Bell (later AT&T)

📲 Get a 661 number: $7/mo