781 area code

Get a local phone number in Boston, MA

Biggest city:

Boston

State:

Massachusetts

Major Cities:

Lynn, Waltham, Medford

Timezone:

Eastern (GMT -5)

Population:

692,600

Average Income:

$120,939

Zip codes:

2108

2199

Unemployment Rate:

2.60%

Nearby area codes:

339

351

Get a 781 phone number

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781 area code summary

Area code 781 serves the coastal suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, including cities like Quincy, Waltham, Lynn, and Woburn. Established in 1997 as a split from 617, it covers much of the Route 128 tech corridor—a major center for biotechnology, defense, and software industries. The area is home to numerous corporate headquarters and research centers, benefiting from proximity to MIT and Harvard. Coastal cities like Quincy and Lynn offer a mix of working-class tradition and new waterfront development. The region also boasts excellent commuter rail service, high-ranking schools, and historic colonial sites. With its mix of innovation and history, a 781 number conveys access to Greater Boston’s intellectual and commercial ecosystem.

Fun fact 💡

Quincy’s USS Salem, since 1995, is a 781 naval museum.

🏢First Phone Company:

Verizon (successor to New England Telephone)

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