Kentucky area codes
- Area codes in
- 5
- State
- Kentucky
- Kentucky is served by 5 area codes, from 502 in 1947 to 364 in 2014. 1 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Kentucky
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Kentucky area codes by city
These are the Kentucky cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Kentucky
1 of Kentucky’s 5 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
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Spam call reports in Kentucky
These Kentucky area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Kentucky area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 502 | Louisville | 2,051 |
| 2 | 270 | Bowling Green | 789 |
| 3 | 859 | Lexington | 446 |
| 4 | 606 | Ashland | 263 |
| 5 | 364 | Bowling Green | 63 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Kentucky have?
Kentucky has 5 area codes: 270, 364, 502, 606, 859.
What is the main area code for Louisville?
The main area code for Louisville is 502.
Which Kentucky area code is oldest?
Area code 502 is the oldest in Kentucky, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Kentucky?
Yes, wherever an overlay operates. 1 of Kentucky’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Kentucky area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 502 (Louisville) drew the most reports of any Kentucky code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 2,051 numbers reported.
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