Area Code 682
Texas
Area code 682 serves Texas, primarily Fort Worth, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It is an overlay area code sharing territory with area code 817.
Overlay Area Code
This area code is part of an overlay region, meaning the same geographic area is served by multiple area codes. Overlay codes were introduced to meet growing demand for phone numbers without requiring existing customers to change their numbers.
This area code shares its geographic region with: area code 817 (Fort Worth).
In service since: 07-Oct-2000
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 682 is approximately 3,455,831. The population density is 408 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $81,905, which is near the national median of $78,538. Approximately 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 682 serves as an overlay for the same territory as area code 817. It was introduced in 2000 to provide additional phone number capacity for the region. It shares its territory with area code area code 817.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 3,455,831
- Population Density
- 408 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $81,905near U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 10.3%below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.5%below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+32.8%near U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower30.9%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
TX
Major Cities
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Grand Prairie
- Flower Mound
- Mansfield
- North Richland Hills
- Euless
- Burleson
- Grapevine
- Bedford
- Haltom City
- Keller
- Hurst
- Weatherford
- Cleburne
- Southlake
- Colleyville
- Saginaw
- Benbrook
- Watauga
- Crowley
- White Settlement
- Rendon
- Forest Hill
and 60 more cities
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 682).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant, TX | 2,230,068 | 64.5% |
| Johnson, TX | 343,827 | 9.9% |
| Parker, TX | 279,241 | 8.1% |
| Denton, TX | 140,843 | 4.1% |
| Hood, TX | 122,058 | 3.5% |
| Wise, TX | 107,495 | 3.1% |
| Ellis, TX | 88,936 | 2.6% |
| Dallas, TX | 68,031 | 2.0% |
| Somervell, TX | 54,547 | 1.6% |
| Hill, TX | 11,371 | 0.3% |
| Palo Pinto, TX | 5,615 | 0.2% |
| Jack, TX | 3,799 | 0.1% |
Call Context
This area code covers a metropolitan region in TX with moderate to high population density, centered on Fort Worth and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 682 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 682 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 3456k people covers Fort Worth in TX, so a number originally set up there will retain the 682 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 682 is associated with Fort Worth in TX. 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.
When an area's available number pool runs low, regulators introduce an "overlay" code covering the same territory. Both codes coexist, and new numbers are assigned from whichever has availability. Area code 682 serves the Fort Worth region in TX, where growing demand for phone numbers necessitated an additional code. This area code shares its region with area code 817. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.