947 area code

Get a local phone number in Troy, MI

Biggest city:

Troy

State:

Michigan

Major Cities:

Traverse City, Alpena, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Grayling.

Timezone:

Eastern (GMT -5)

Population:

80,980

Average Income:

$133,325

Zip codes:

48007

48099

Unemployment Rate:

2.60%

Nearby area codes:

226

248

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947 area code summary

Area code 947 is an overlay for the 248 area code, serving Oakland County and parts of Metro Detroit in southeastern Michigan. Cities like Troy, Southfield, and Farmington Hills are major nodes in this area, which includes a mix of residential suburbs and corporate headquarters. The 947 code helps meet the telecommunications needs of a densely populated and economically active region. The area is home to automotive suppliers, financial services firms, and healthcare providers. Southfield, in particular, is a business hub, while Troy offers shopping destinations and global company offices. With access to Detroit’s cultural and economic assets but a distinctly suburban feel, 947 supports both professional and personal communication needs across Southeast Michigan.

Fun fact 💡

Troy’s Somerset Collection, since 1969, is a 947 shopping icon.

🏢First Phone Company:

Ameritech (later AT&T)

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