Area Code 620

Kansas

Area code 620 serves Kansas, primarily Hutchinson, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 316.

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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 316 (Wichita).

In service since: 03-Feb-2001

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History

Area code 620 was created from a split of area code 316. It was introduced in 2001 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 620 is approximately 1,133,802. The population density is 8 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 94. The median household income is $60,498, which is lower than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%, which is near the national rate of 12.4%.

Demographics & Economics

Total Population
1,133,802
Population Density
8 people/sq mi
below U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income
$60,498
below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
Poverty Rate
12.2%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
Education Attainment
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)
High School or Lower
35.3%

Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.

Geographic Coverage

State

KS

Major Cities

  • Hutchinson
  • Garden City
  • Dodge City
  • Emporia
  • Pittsburg
  • Liberal
  • Great Bend
  • McPherson
  • Winfield
  • Parsons
  • Coffeyville
  • Chanute
  • Independence
  • Wellington
  • Fort Scott
  • Pratt
  • Ulysses
  • Iola
  • Hugoton
  • Baxter Springs
  • Hesston
  • Lyons
  • Frontenac
  • Larned

and 295 more cities

Time Zones

  • Central Time (CT)
  • Mountain Time (MT)

Current Time

Central Time (CT)
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Mountain Time (MT)
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This area code spans multiple time zones.

Area Code 620 geographic coverage map (light mode)

County Coverage

Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 620).

CountyPopulationShare
Reno, KS73,2536.5%
Crawford, KS51,9294.6%
Cherokee, KS49,4284.4%
Finney, KS47,4244.2%
Gray, KS41,4423.7%
Montgomery, KS39,9423.5%
Rice, KS39,7763.5%
Hodgeman, KS39,0833.4%
Lyon, KS37,4693.3%
Cowley, KS37,2753.3%
Labette, KS36,6363.2%
Ford, KS36,4493.2%
Lane, KS35,7773.2%
Chase, KS34,9793.1%
Neosho, KS32,4542.9%
Stafford, KS31,1422.7%
McPherson, KS28,7892.5%
Sumner, KS28,1932.5%
Seward, KS27,1262.4%
Stevens, KS26,6552.4%
Allen, KS25,6142.3%
Barton, KS25,4162.2%
Wilson, KS24,9222.2%
Woodson, KS21,6651.9%
Bourbon, KS16,8731.5%
Marion, KS16,6861.5%
Harvey, KS14,9851.3%
Pratt, KS14,0301.2%
Sedgwick, KS11,6081.0%
Kearny, KS11,2201.0%
Greenwood, KS10,9101.0%
Kingman, KS10,6460.9%
Grant, KS10,5760.9%
Hamilton, KS9,9080.9%
Coffey, KS9,2000.8%
Scott, KS9,1310.8%
Elk, KS7,7770.7%
Pawnee, KS7,6940.7%
Harper, KS7,4870.7%
Wichita, KS7,3020.6%
Logan, KS7,0690.6%
Gove, KS6,5680.6%
Meade, KS6,4680.6%
Butler, KS6,2040.5%
Chautauqua, KS5,7840.5%
Edwards, KS5,6960.5%
Barber, KS5,1000.4%
Morris, KS4,7000.4%
Morton, KS4,6900.4%
Haskell, KS4,6690.4%
Kiowa, KS4,5900.4%
Stanton, KS4,3550.4%
Clark, KS3,9320.3%
Wabaunsee, KS3,3310.3%
Osage, KS2,4100.2%
Wallace, KS2,0020.2%
Comanche, KS1,6920.1%
Anderson, KS1,5310.1%
Greeley, KS1,2930.1%
Ellsworth, KS9840.1%
Rush, KS8970.1%
Linn, KS6440.1%
Ness, KS3220.0%

Call Context

Rural geographic area

This area code covers a primarily rural region in KS with low population density. The largest community is Hutchinson.

Nearby Area Codes

Area codes geographically closest to 620.

Area code 316 map card showing Wichita (light mode)
316KSWichitaCentral Time (CT)Geographic
Area code 785 map card showing Topeka (light mode)
785KSTopekaAll time zonesSplit
Area code 913 map card showing Overland Park (light mode)
913KSOverland ParkCentral Time (CT)Geographic
Area code 405 map card showing Oklahoma City (light mode)
405OKOklahoma CityCentral Time (CT)Geographic

Other Area Codes in Kansas

Area codes that also serve Kansas, linked for easy comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about area code 620 and how phone numbering works.

Phone numbers assigned to area code 620 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 1134k people covers Hutchinson in KS, so a number originally set up there will retain the 620 prefix even if the owner moves or uses VoIP. 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 620 is associated with Hutchinson in KS. 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.

Area codes are sometimes "split" when an existing code runs out of available number combinations. In a split, the original territory is divided geographically, with each portion receiving its own area code. This area code was split from area code 316. See our guide on splits and overlays for details.