Area Code 612
Minnesota
Area code 612 serves Minnesota, primarily Minneapolis, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Jan-1947.
Area Code Splits
Parts of this area code’s original geographic region were later assigned new area codes through splits. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.
Split into: area code 320 (St. Cloud), area code 651 (St. Paul), area code 763 (Minneapolis), area code 952 (Bloomington).
History
Area code 612 is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was created. Over time, area codes area code 320 and area code 651 and area code 763 and area code 952 were split from 612.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 612 is approximately 446,026. The population density is 2,290 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $96,339, which is higher than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is higher than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.4%.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 446,026
- Population Density
- 2,290 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $96,339above U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.3%below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+53.3%above U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower18.4%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
MN
Major Cities
- Minneapolis
- Edina
- St. Louis Park
- Richfield
- Crystal
- Golden Valley
- Saint Louis Park
Time Zone
- Central Time (CT)
Current Time
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 612).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin, MN | 446,026 | 100.0% |
Call Context
This area code serves a major metropolitan region with high population density in MN. The primary city is Minneapolis.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 612.
Other Area Codes in Minnesota
Area codes that also serve Minnesota, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 612 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 612 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 446k people covers Minneapolis in MN, so a number originally set up there will retain the 612 prefix even if the owner moves or uses VoIP. As a densely populated metro area, Minneapolis sees high call volume from both local and redirected numbers. Mobile phones keep their original number when users relocate, and businesses often adopt local area codes to establish a regional presence.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its geographic context — area code 612 is associated with Minneapolis in MN. For caller-specific details, use your carrier's caller ID features or check public directories. If you suspect fraud, you can report it to the FTC. To file a complaint about robocalls or spoofed numbers, visit the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. You can also register with the National Do Not Call Registry.
While Minneapolis is a prominent city in this area code's coverage, the code serves the broader surrounding region as well. Area codes are assigned geographically and typically cover multiple cities, towns, and communities beyond any single anchor city.