Kentucky Area Codes — 5 Codes
Kentucky has 5 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 5,225,050 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in Kentucky
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah | 1,248,110 | 268 | — |
| 502 | Louisville, Georgetown, Frankfort | 1,236,494 | 138 | — |
| 859 | Lexington, Richmond, Florence | 1,151,994 | 122 | — |
| 606 | Somerset, London, Ashland | 889,789 | 407 | — |
| 364 | Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah | 698,663 | 93 | 270 |
Largest cities in Kentucky
Louisville 502Lexington 859Bowling Green 270, 364Owensboro 270, 364Richmond 859Paducah 270, 364Florence 859Elizabethtown 270, 364Georgetown 502Frankfort 502Nicholasville 859Somerset 606London 606Hopkinsville 270Ft Mitchell 859Covington 859Ashland 606Shepherdsville 502Henderson 270Newport 859Winchester 859Independence 859Shelbyville 502Glasgow 270, 364Murray 270Bardstown 502Corbin 606Erlanger 859Berea 859Madisonville 270, 364Campbellsville 270, 364La Grange 502Danville 859Burlington 859Union 859Versailles 859Lawrenceburg 502Mayfield 270, 364Pikeville 606Mount Washington 502
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does Kentucky have?
Kentucky uses 5 area codes.
What is the main area code in Kentucky?
270 covers the largest population in Kentucky.
How do I find the area code for a town?
Open the town in the city list above; each town page lists every area code assigned to it.