Massachusetts Area Codes — 9 Codes
Massachusetts has 9 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 12,825,424 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in Massachusetts
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | Worcester, Brockton, New Bedford | 2,379,209 | 234 | 774 |
| 774 | Worcester, Brockton, New Bedford | 2,093,093 | 221 | 508 |
| 617 | Boston, Cambridge, Quincy | 1,491,071 | 94 | 857 |
| 978 | Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill | 1,356,931 | 107 | 351 |
| 857 | Boston, Cambridge, Quincy | 1,235,067 | 80 | 617 |
| 781 | Lynn, Malden, Waltham | 1,209,767 | 79 | 339 |
| 351 | Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill | 1,143,506 | 87 | 978 |
| 339 | Lynn, Malden, Waltham | 1,094,884 | 74 | 781 |
| 413 | Springfield, Chicopee, Pittsfield | 821,896 | 149 | — |
Largest cities in Massachusetts
Boston 617, 857Worcester 508, 774Springfield 413Cambridge 617, 857Lowell 351, 978Brockton 508, 774Quincy 617, 857Lynn 339, 781New Bedford 508, 774Fall River 508, 774Lawrence 351, 508, 978Dorchester 617, 857Somerville 617, 857Framingham 508, 774Haverhill 351, 978Malden 339, 617, 781Waltham 339, 617, 781Plymouth 508, 774Medford 339, 781Revere 339, 781Dorchester Center 617, 857Chicopee 413Peabody 351, 978Brookline 617, 857Taunton 508, 774Methuen 351, 508, 978Everett 617, 857Attleboro 508, 774Arlington 339, 781Pittsfield 413Salem 351, 978Leominster 351, 978Brighton 617, 857Beverly 351, 508, 978Woburn 339, 781Fitchburg 351, 978Westfield 413Jamaica Plain 617, 857Chelsea 617, 857Amherst 413
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does Massachusetts have?
Massachusetts uses 9 area codes.
What is the main area code in Massachusetts?
508 covers the largest population in Massachusetts.
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.