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).
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 446,026
- Population Density
- 2,290 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $96,339above U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%below U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.3%above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+53.3%above U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)High School or Lower18.4%
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
- Central Time (CT)
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
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Geographic Coverage
State
MN
Major Cities
- Minneapolis
- Edina
- St. Louis Park
- Richfield
- Crystal
- Golden Valley
- Saint Louis Park
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 93. The median household income is $96,339, which is higher than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is higher than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%, which is lower than the national rate of 11.5%.
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% |
Area Code 612 Family Tree
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All Descendants
Area code 612 was originally assigned in 01-Jan-1947 to serve MN. Over the years, it has generated 4 descendant area codes through a combination of geographic splits and overlays as demand for telephone numbers grew.
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.