Area Code 239

Florida

Area code 239 serves Florida, primarily Cape Coral, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 941.

Split Area Code

This area code was created by splitting an existing area code into separate geographic regions. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.

This area code was split from area code 941 (Plantation).

In service since: 11-Mar-2002

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population: 1,336,425
Population Density: 319 people/sq mi
above U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income: $73,099
near U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate: 11.5%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment: Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
33.6%

Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates. Population figures are approximate — see Sources & Methodology for details on how area code populations are derived.

See how this area code compares to all US area codes in the income ranking and density ranking.

Time Zone

Eastern Time (ET)

NANPA Relief Status

According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), this area code is not currently listed as exhausting within the next 36 months. No relief planning is in progress for this NPA.

Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses

Current Time

Eastern Time (ET)

Prefix Utilization

Geographic Coverage

State

Major Cities

Cape Coral
Lehigh Acres
Fort Myers
Bonita Springs
North Fort Myers
Estero
Golden Gate
Immokalee
Naples
San Carlos Park
Marco Island
Iona
Villas
Cypress Lake
Gateway
Lely Resort
McGregor
Ave Maria
Pelican Bay
Sanibel
Three Oaks
Fort Myers Shores
Lochmoor Waterway Estates
Fort Myers Beach

and 38 more cities

Area Code 239 geographic coverage map (light mode)

Historical Timeline of Area Code 239

Area code 239 was activated on March 11, 2002, as a geographic split from area code 941. It is the 318th numbering plan area in the North American Numbering Plan and the third code derived from Florida's original area code 305, following the chain 305 to 813 to 941 to 239. The code serves Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte, and mainland Monroe counties in southwestern Florida, covering cities including Fort Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral. Source: Wikipedia.

Key milestones:

1947: Area code 305 assigned to the entire state of Florida as one of the original 86 area codes in the NANP
1953: Area code 813 created for western Florida, split from 941
1995: Area code 941 created from 941, serving west-central and southwestern Florida
1999: Area code 863 split from 941, taking inland counties; 941 reduced to coastal counties
September 6, 2001: Florida PSC Order PSC-01-1804-FOF-TL authorized a two-way geographic split of 941
October 26, 2001: NANPA Planning Letter PL-307 issued for the 941 split implementation
March 11, 2002: Area code 239 activated. Permissive dialing period begins.
March 10, 2003: Permissive dialing period ended; mandatory 10-digit dialing for 239 begins
2022: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline implementation requires mandatory 10-digit dialing nationwide; 239 is one of 87 affected area codes Source: FCC

The split boundary follows the Charlotte-Lee county line, with 941 retained by Sarasota, Charlotte, and Manatee Counties and 239 assigned to Lee, Collier, and part of Monroe Counties. The code operates without an overlay and remains one of the few large Florida area codes still permitting 7-digit local dialing.

Regulatory History

Area code 239 was created through a state-level regulatory process authorized by the Florida Public Service Commission, with implementation coordinated by NANPA. The code was later affected by a federal FCC order mandating 10-digit dialing for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Source: Wikipedia

Year	Event	Docket	Regulatory Action and Impact
2001	NPA Split Authorization	PSC-01-1804-FOF-TL	Florida PSC authorized a two-way geographic split of area code 941. New 239 NPA created for Lee, Collier, and part of Monroe Counties. 941 retained by Sarasota, Charlotte, and Manatee Counties.
2001	NANPA Planning Letter	PL-307	NANPA issued planning letter for 941 split implementation. Split effective March 11, 2002; permissive dialing period until March 10, 2003; boundary along Charlotte-Lee county line.
2002	239 NPA Activated		Area code 239 went into service on March 11, 2002 as the 318th NPA in the NANP. Permissive dialing period began for existing customers.
2003	Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing		Permissive dialing period ended March 10, 2003. Mandatory 10-digit dialing required for all calls within and from area code 239.
2020	988 Dialing Transition	WC Docket No. 18-336	FCC Order 20-100 mandated 10-digit dialing for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline implementation. Area code 239 identified as one of 87 affected area codes. Source: FCC