Kentucky Area Codes
5 active area codes · Louisville · Population around 2,631,922
Kentucky has 5 active area codes, serving cities like Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, and Bowling Green. Some of them are overlays that share the same territory, so local calls there use all ten digits. Each code below links to its cities, carriers, timezone, and coverage map.
Kentucky Area Code Map
What area codes does Kentucky have?
- 270OverlayBowling GreenEastern / Central · 176 cities · 605,050
- 364OverlayBowling GreenEastern / Central · 176 cities · 605,050
- 502OverlayLouisvilleEastern Time (ET) · 135 cities · 978,565
- 606AshlandEastern / Central · 136 cities · 225,405
- 859OverlayLexington-FayetteEastern Time (ET) · 82 cities · 836,291
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does Kentucky have?
Kentucky has 5 active area codes: 270, 364, 502, 606, 859.
What is the main area code for Kentucky?
The 270 area code is among the primary area codes for Kentucky, serving Bowling Green and surrounding communities.
What are the largest cities in Kentucky?
The largest cities in Kentucky include Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington.
What is the total population of Kentucky?
Kentucky has an estimated total population of 2,631,922 based on US Census PEP 2024 data.