All 5 Kentucky Area Codes
Every active code: tap any card for its full guide, who called, cities and ZIPs, map, spam patterns and local time.
Why Metro Bowling Green Has 2 Area Codes
When a region uses more numbers than one code can hold, new codes are overlaid on the same territory rather than forcing anyone to change numbers. Metro Bowling Green now uses 270 and 364: same neighborhoods, ten-digit dialing, and every one of them covered by its own guide above.
Kentucky Area Codes by City
The largest Kentucky communities and the area codes that serve them. Every city links to its local AT&T internet page.
How Kentucky Got Its Codes
Every Kentucky area code, in the order it entered service. Splits carved new regions; added codes overlay existing ones, which is why ten-digit dialing is standard.
| In service | Code | How it arrived |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 502 | One of the original area codes of 1947 |
| 1955 | 606 | Original assignment for its region |
| 1999 | 270 | Added to the 502 region |
| 2000 | 859 | Split from 606 |
| 2014 | 364 | Added to the 270 region |
| Planned | 761 | Approved for the 502 region; not yet in service |
Source: NANPA NPA database, July 2026. Regenerated monthly.
Kentucky Area Code Map
Every active Kentucky area code at a glance, anchored to the metro each one serves. Tap any code above for its detailed coverage map.
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Internet, wireless & stores across the state
AT&T Home Internet in Kentucky
AT&T home internet is available across Kentucky, checked address by address; every area code guide above lists its cities and what’s offered there.
AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101.
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AT&T Wireless in Kentucky
AT&T’s 5G network covers most of Kentucky. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your number stays yours when you move between Kentucky codes, and great cell phone deals in Kentucky are a tap away.
AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.
AT&T Stores Across Kentucky
From the Louisville metro to Frankfort, Lexington and beyond, walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. Every area code guide lists its nearest stores.
Find stores in: Louisville · Frankfort · Lexington · Bowling Green · Ashland
