937 area code
Get a local phone number in Dayton, OH
Biggest city:
Dayton
State:
Ohio
Major Cities:
Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Troy.
Timezone:
Eastern (GMT -5)
Population:
140,371
Average Income:
$51,901
Zip codes:
45401
45490
Unemployment Rate:
3.80%
Nearby area codes:
220
260
937 area code summary
Area code 937 covers western Ohio, including Dayton, Springfield, and Xenia. A historic hub for innovation, Dayton is the birthplace of aviation and remains a center for aerospace research, anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Research Laboratory. The region is also home to major healthcare systems and universities like the University of Dayton and Wright State. Manufacturing, logistics, and defense industries are strong economic pillars. Springfield and Xenia add to the region's mid-size city charm with affordable living and historical downtowns. Area code 937 embodies the legacy of invention and the ongoing importance of defense and healthcare sectors in Ohio’s western corridor.
Fun fact 💡
Dayton’s National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, since 1923, is a 937 draw.
🏢First Phone Company:
Ohio Bell (later AT&T)