826 Area CodeRoanoke, VA
Area code 826 covers Roanoke and 163 other cities in Virginia: 1,738,165 people in 43 counties, led by Stafford and Spotsylvania, on Eastern Time (ET). It overlays 540.
Overview
- Major City
- Roanoke
- State
- Virginia (VA)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- –:––
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 540
Where is area code 826?
Overview of the 826 Area Code
Geographic Coverage of the 826 Area Code
All 164 cities- 97,912
- 51,164
- 45,452
- 29,992
- 27,800
- 26,361
Roanoke Area Codes Overview
- 540Same territory
- 826This page
What cities does area code 826 cover?
| City | State | Population | Population in 826 | % of listed-city population | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | VA | 97,912 | 97,912 | 12.8% | 100.0% |
| Harrisonburg | VA | 51,164 | 51,164 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| Blacksburg | VA | 45,452 | 45,452 | 6.0% | 100.0% |
| Fredericksburg | VA | 29,992 | 29,992 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| Winchester | VA | 27,800 | 27,800 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| Staunton | VA | 26,361 | 26,361 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| Salem | VA | 25,908 | 25,908 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Cave Spring | VA | 24,922 | 24,922 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Waynesboro | VA | 23,498 | 23,498 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Christiansburg | VA | 22,632 | 22,632 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Culpeper | VA | 21,464 | 21,464 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| Radford | VA | 17,273 | 17,273 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Front Royal | VA | 15,628 | 15,628 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Hollins | VA | 14,673 | 14,673 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Warrenton | VA | 10,224 | 10,224 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Stuarts Draft | VA | 9,235 | 9,235 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Purcellville | VA | 8,965 | 8,965 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Pulaski | VA | 8,805 | 8,805 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| New Baltimore | VA | 8,119 | 8,119 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Vinton | VA | 8,059 | 8,059 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Bedford | VA | 7,823 | 7,823 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Lexington | VA | 7,802 | 7,802 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Fishersville | VA | 7,462 | 7,462 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Strasburg | VA | 7,290 | 7,290 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Lake of the Woods | VA | 7,177 | 7,177 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Bridgewater | VA | 6,826 | 6,826 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Aquia Harbour | VA | 6,727 | 6,727 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Buena Vista | VA | 6,581 | 6,581 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Woodstock | VA | 5,954 | 5,954 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Covington | VA | 5,663 | 5,663 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Orange | VA | 5,210 | 5,210 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Rocky Mount | VA | 4,971 | 4,971 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Massanetta Springs | VA | 4,833 | 4,833 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Berryville | VA | 4,819 | 4,819 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Luray | VA | 4,813 | 4,813 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| King George | VA | 4,457 | 4,457 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Bealeton | VA | 4,435 | 4,435 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Broadway | VA | 4,384 | 4,384 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Stafford Courthouse | VA | 4,320 | 4,320 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Falmouth | VA | 4,274 | 4,274 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse | VA | 4,239 | 4,239 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Verona | VA | 4,239 | 4,239 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Clifton Forge | VA | 3,385 | 3,385 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Cloverdale | VA | 3,119 | 3,119 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Timberville | VA | 3,104 | 3,104 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| North Shore | VA | 3,094 | 3,094 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Blue Ridge | VA | 3,084 | 3,084 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Elkton | VA | 3,073 | 3,073 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Grottoes | VA | 3,036 | 3,036 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Shenandoah Farms | VA | 3,033 | 3,033 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Pearisburg | VA | 2,857 | 2,857 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Southern Gateway | VA | 2,805 | 2,805 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Lovettsville | VA | 2,719 | 2,719 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Lake Wilderness | VA | 2,669 | 2,669 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Dublin | VA | 2,657 | 2,657 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Dahlgren | VA | 2,653 | 2,653 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Daleville | VA | 2,557 | 2,557 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Weyers Cave | VA | 2,473 | 2,473 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Shenandoah | VA | 2,467 | 2,467 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Fairlawn | VA | 2,367 | 2,367 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Massanutten | VA | 2,291 | 2,291 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Crimora | VA | 2,209 | 2,209 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| New Market | VA | 2,202 | 2,202 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Louisa | VA | 2,201 | 2,201 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Stephens City | VA | 2,160 | 2,160 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Merrimac | VA | 2,133 | 2,133 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Ferrum | VA | 2,043 | 2,043 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Narrows | VA | 2,040 | 2,040 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Mount Jackson | VA | 2,019 | 2,019 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Laymantown | VA | 1,979 | 1,979 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Lake Holiday | VA | 1,905 | 1,905 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Shawneeland | VA | 1,873 | 1,873 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Dayton | VA | 1,756 | 1,756 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Stanley | VA | 1,696 | 1,696 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Plum Creek | VA | 1,524 | 1,524 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Gordonsville | VA | 1,509 | 1,509 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Lyndhurst | VA | 1,490 | 1,490 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Marshall | VA | 1,480 | 1,480 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| East Lexington | VA | 1,463 | 1,463 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Middletown | VA | 1,444 | 1,444 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Apple Mountain Lake | VA | 1,396 | 1,396 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Boswell's Corner | VA | 1,375 | 1,375 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Dooms | VA | 1,327 | 1,327 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Shawsville | VA | 1,310 | 1,310 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Passapatanzy | VA | 1,283 | 1,283 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Belmont Estates | VA | 1,263 | 1,263 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Basye | VA | 1,253 | 1,253 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Henry Fork | VA | 1,234 | 1,234 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Edinburg | VA | 1,213 | 1,213 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Buchanan | VA | 1,207 | 1,207 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Union Hall | VA | 1,138 | 1,138 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Pembroke | VA | 1,135 | 1,135 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Jolivue | VA | 1,129 | 1,129 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Prices Fork | VA | 1,066 | 1,066 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Glasgow | VA | 1,037 | 1,037 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Brightwood | VA | 1,001 | 1,001 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Westlake Corner | VA | 976 | 976 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Glenvar | VA | 976 | 976 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Shenandoah Shores | VA | 934 | 934 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Craigsville | VA | 915 | 915 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Harriston | VA | 909 | 909 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Elliston | VA | 902 | 902 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Belview | VA | 891 | 891 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Riner | VA | 859 | 859 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Chester Gap | VA | 839 | 839 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Greenville | VA | 832 | 832 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Skyland Estates | VA | 830 | 830 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Fincastle | VA | 823 | 823 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Blue Ridge Shores | VA | 813 | 813 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Penhook | VA | 801 | 801 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| New Hope | VA | 797 | 797 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Boyce | VA | 793 | 793 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Maurertown | VA | 770 | 770 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Hot Springs | VA | 738 | 738 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Rich Creek | VA | 734 | 734 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Montvale | VA | 698 | 698 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Middleburg | VA | 696 | 696 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Opal | VA | 691 | 691 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Sherando | VA | 688 | 688 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Round Hill | VA | 687 | 687 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Mount Sidney | VA | 663 | 663 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Remington | VA | 643 | 643 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Hamilton | VA | 607 | 607 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Dahlgren Center | VA | 599 | 599 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Selma | VA | 529 | 529 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Mineral | VA | 523 | 523 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Shenandoah Retreat | VA | 518 | 518 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Troutville | VA | 468 | 468 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Mount Crawford | VA | 460 | 460 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Lafayette | VA | 449 | 449 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Floyd | VA | 448 | 448 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Parrott | VA | 435 | 435 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Fairview Beach | VA | 391 | 391 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Callaghan | VA | 348 | 348 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sperryville | VA | 342 | 342 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Goshen | VA | 334 | 334 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Draper | VA | 320 | 320 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Iron Gate | VA | 310 | 310 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Big Island | VA | 303 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Catlett | VA | 296 | 296 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Toms Brook | VA | 285 | 285 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Hiwassee | VA | 264 | 264 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Boones Mill | VA | 260 | 260 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Low Moor | VA | 258 | 258 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Augusta Springs | VA | 257 | 257 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Belspring | VA | 256 | 256 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| The Plains | VA | 255 | 255 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| New River | VA | 244 | 244 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Calverton | VA | 239 | 239 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Midland | VA | 218 | 218 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Middlebrook | VA | 213 | 213 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Madison | VA | 210 | 210 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Flint Hill | VA | 209 | 209 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Churchville | VA | 194 | 194 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Wintergreen | VA | 165 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Monterey | VA | 164 | 164 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Snowville | VA | 149 | 149 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Deerfield | VA | 132 | 132 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Warm Springs | VA | 123 | 123 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| New Castle | VA | 122 | 122 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Allisonia | VA | 117 | 117 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Hillsboro | VA | 110 | 110 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Glen Lyn | VA | 93 | 93 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Washington | VA | 84 | 84 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
City population is shown in full; each city's share inside 826 is measured from Census tract centroids.
What counties does area code 826 cover?
The 35 largest of 43 are listed.
| County | State | Population in 826 | % of area-code footprint | % of County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County | VA | 156,927 | 9% | 100% |
| Spotsylvania County | VA | 140,032 | 8% | 100% |
| Roanoke city | VA | 100,011 | 6% | 100% |
| Montgomery County | VA | 99,721 | 6% | 100% |
| Roanoke County | VA | 96,929 | 6% | 100% |
| Frederick County | VA | 91,419 | 5% | 100% |
| Rockingham County | VA | 83,757 | 5% | 100% |
| Augusta County | VA | 77,487 | 4% | 100% |
| Fauquier County | VA | 72,972 | 4% | 100% |
| Franklin County | VA | 54,477 | 3% | 100% |
| Culpeper County | VA | 52,552 | 3% | 100% |
| Harrisonburg city | VA | 51,814 | 3% | 100% |
| Loudoun County | VA | 47,042 | 3% | 11% |
| Bedford County | VA | 46,796 | 3% | 59% |
| Shenandoah County | VA | 44,186 | 3% | 100% |
| Warren County | VA | 40,727 | 2% | 100% |
| Louisa County | VA | 37,596 | 2% | 100% |
| Orange County | VA | 36,254 | 2% | 100% |
| Pulaski County | VA | 33,800 | 2% | 100% |
| Botetourt County | VA | 33,596 | 2% | 100% |
| Winchester city | VA | 28,120 | 2% | 100% |
| Fredericksburg city | VA | 27,982 | 2% | 100% |
| King George County | VA | 26,723 | 2% | 100% |
| Staunton city | VA | 25,750 | 1% | 100% |
| Salem city | VA | 25,346 | 1% | 100% |
| Page County | VA | 23,709 | 1% | 100% |
| Rockbridge County | VA | 22,650 | 1% | 100% |
| Waynesboro city | VA | 22,196 | 1% | 100% |
| Giles County | VA | 16,787 | 1% | 100% |
| Radford city | VA | 16,070 | 1% | 100% |
| Floyd County | VA | 15,476 | 1% | 100% |
| Alleghany County | VA | 15,223 | 1% | 100% |
| Clarke County | VA | 14,783 | 1% | 100% |
| Madison County | VA | 13,837 | 1% | 100% |
| Rappahannock County | VA | 7,348 | 0% | 100% |
Sources:
- Census PEP Vintage 2024 (city populations)
- · 2020 Census tract centroids with NANP and TIGERweb boundaries (footprint, counties, city shares)
- · NANPA NPA and CO Code reports (dates, prefixes)
- · Methodology
Has area code 826 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 343 FTC complaints, Jun 1 – Oct 1, 2026.
- 76% robocalls
- ↑ 79% vs prior period
- FTC data, retrieved 2026-10-05
Most-reported subjects
- Other37%128
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)34%116
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends9%32
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.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 826?
5% assigned to a telco
- 88% Landline
- 12% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
of 50 | ||
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (826)200- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (826)201- | Landline | Comcast Ip Phone |
| (826)202- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations |
| (826)203- | Wireless | Dish Wireless |
| (826)204- | Landline | Nuso |
| (826)205- | Landline | Nuso |
| (826)206- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (826)207- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (826)208- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (826)209- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (826)210- | Landline | Suddenlink Comm |
| (826)212- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (826)213- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (826)214- | Landline | Nuso |
| (826)215- | Landline | Nuso |
| (826)216- | Landline | Nuso |
| (826)217- | Landline | Hd Carrier |
| (826)218- | Landline | Comcast Ip Phone |
| (826)219- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (826)220- | Landline | Suddenlink Comm |
| (826)221- | Landline | Teleport Communications America |
| (826)222- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)226- | Landline | Commio |
| (826)300- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)333- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)334- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (826)337- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (826)356- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)400- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)444- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)455- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (826)500- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)529- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)540- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (826)600- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)666- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)699- | Landline | Terra Nova Telecom |
| (826)726- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (826)742- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (826)777- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)800- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)825- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (826)826- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (826)827- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (826)828- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (826)867- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (826)888- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)900- | Landline | Fractel |
| (826)926- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (826)999- | Landline | Fractel |
| No prefixes match “”. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about the 826 Area Code
Who called me from a 826 number?
12% of its assigned prefixes are wireless. Largest holders: Fractel, Onvoy, and Nuso.
Is 826 a scam area code?
Carriers hold 5% of its possible prefixes.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 826 area code?
Complaints rose 79% on the prior period.
Should I answer an unknown 826 number?
76% of its FTC complaints were robocalls. Its most-reported specific subject was "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)", at 34%.
How do I block calls from the 826 area code?
Blocking 826 still lets 540 numbers through.
Where is area code 826?
826 covers 164 cities and 1,738,165 residents in 43 Virginia counties, led by Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, and Roanoke city.
When did area code 826 go into service?
826 went into service on June 14, 2022. It was added to overlay 540.
Is 826 a real area code?
Yes: 17 carriers hold its prefixes, serving 164 cities in Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Roanoke city, and 40 other counties.
What timezone is the 826 area code in?
826 is on Eastern Time (ET).
How do I call a 826 number from abroad?
Dial +1 826, then the number.