Area code 206, Telephone prefix in Seattle, United States.
Area code 206 is the telephone dialing prefix for Seattle and nearby communities in Washington state, covering Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, and Vashon Island. It connects landline and mobile phone numbers across the central metropolitan region.
This prefix was one of the original North American area codes introduced in 1947 and covered the entire state of Washington at that time. The territory was later divided to meet growing demand for telephone numbers.
The prefix zone contains numerous technology companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, making it a central hub for digital innovation in the Pacific Northwest region.
Calls within this area code require dialing all ten digits, even for local connections. The prefix will eventually share its territory with an overlay code to expand the available number pool.
The Seattle area code region maintains an average household income of $67,000, exceeding the national average by $14,000, with 33% of residents earning above $100,000 annually.
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