715 area code

Get a local phone number in Wausau, WI

Biggest city:

Wausau

State:

Wisconsin

Major Cities:

Eau Claire.

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

39,113

Average Income:

$74,257

Zip codes:

54401

54499

Unemployment Rate:

3.30%

Nearby area codes:

218

320

Get a 715 phone number

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715 area code summary

Area code 715 serves northern Wisconsin, including cities like Eau Claire, Wausau, Superior, and Stevens Point. Established in 1947 and overlaid with 534 in 2010, it covers a region known for its forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation. The economy includes paper production, dairy farming, higher education, and healthcare. Institutions such as the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire contribute to local workforce development. Tourism is also a significant contributor, with visitors drawn to natural attractions like the Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, and numerous state parks. A 715 number represents a connection to Wisconsin’s heartland—where community, nature, and traditional industries come together.

Fun fact 💡

Wausau’s Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, since 1973, is a 715 draw.

🏢First Phone Company:

Wisconsin Telephone Company (later Ameritech, AT&T)

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