Area Code 586

Michigan

Area code 586 serves Michigan, primarily Warren, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 810.

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 810 (Flint).

In service since: 22-Sep-2001

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population: 889,487
Population Density: 1,654 people/sq mi
above U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income: $76,399
near U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate: 9.8%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate: 5.8%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment: Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
32.5%

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

Warren
Sterling Heights
St. Clair Shores
Roseville
Eastpointe
Mount Clemens
Fraser
New Baltimore
Center Line
New Haven
Richmond
Utica
Romeo
Clinton
Shelby
Armada
Saint Clair Shores

Area Code 586 geographic coverage map (light mode)

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 586 is approximately 889,487. The population density is 1,654 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 93. The median household income is $76,399, which is near the national median of $75,144. Approximately 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%, which is lower than the national rate of 11.5%.

History

Area code 586 was created from a split of area code 810. It was introduced in 2001 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.