561 Area CodeWest Palm Beach, FL
Area code 561 covers West Palm Beach and nearby communities in Florida, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 1 million people across 60 cities. It overlays 728, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- West Palm Beach
- State
- Florida (FL)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 728
Where is area code 561?
Area code 561 serves part of West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (728) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 561 Area Code
What is the 561 area code?
The 561 area code serves West Palm Beach, Florida, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 561 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 561 created?
The 561 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in West Palm Beach once the existing area code 728 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 561 Area Code
The 561 area code serves West Palm Beach and surrounding areas in Florida. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 728. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- West Palm Beach
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Wellington
Got a call from a 561 number? It came from West Palm Beach, FL. Since 561 overlays with 728, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 561, West Palm Beach holds about 13% of the population; the rest is split across 59 smaller cities.
West Palm Beach Area Codes Overview
West Palm Beach is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 561 area code operates alongside 728. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 561 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 561 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | FL | 127,744 | 2% | 100% |
| Boca Raton | FL | 102,238 | 1% | 100% |
| Boynton Beach | FL | 83,095 | 1% | 100% |
| Delray Beach | FL | 70,140 | 1% | 100% |
| Palm Beach Gardens | FL | 63,284 | 2% | 100% |
| Wellington | FL | 63,258 | 2% | 100% |
| Jupiter | FL | 62,987 | 1% | 100% |
| Greenacres | FL | 45,197 | 0% | 100% |
| Royal Palm Beach | FL | 41,948 | 0% | 100% |
| Parkland | FL | 39,700 | 0% | 8% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 561 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 842 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 561 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 63% robocalls
- ↓ 7% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other43%361
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)17%140
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends12%97
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 561?
76% assigned to a telco
- 68% Landline
- 32% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (561)200- | Landline | Xo Florida |
| (561)201- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (561)202- | Landline | Southern Bell Tel & Tel |
| (561)203- | Landline | Peerless Network Of Florida |
| (561)204- | Landline | Southern Bell Tel & Tel |
| (561)205- | Wireless | Abc Paging City Beepers |
| (561)206- | Landline | At&T |
| (561)207- | Landline | At&T |
| (561)208- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (561)209- | Landline | Windstream Nuvox |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 561 Area Code
Who called me from a 561 number?
A 561 number is assigned to West Palm Beach, Florida, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 561 code to look nearby, so a 561 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 842 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 561 code (63% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 561 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 561 is a normal, officially assigned code for West Palm Beach, Florida. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 561 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 842 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 561 code (63% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 561 area code?
Repeated calls from different 561 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 561 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 842 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 561 code (63% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 561 number?
If you aren't expecting a 561 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 561 area code?
Block a single 561 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 561 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 561?
Area code 561 covers West Palm Beach and the surrounding area in Florida, spanning 60 cities with about 1,002,818 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 728.
Is 561 a real area code?
Yes. 561 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for West Palm Beach, Florida. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 561 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 561 area code in?
The 561 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 561 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 561 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 561 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 561 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.