Area Code 802
Vermont
Area code 802 serves Vermont, primarily Burlington, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Jan-1947.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 753,279
- Population Density
- 68 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $77,328near U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
- Poverty Rate
- 10.2%below U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.6%near U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+42.5%above U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)High School or Lower29.2%
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
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Geographic Coverage
State
VT
Major Cities
- Burlington
- South Burlington
- Rutland
- Essex Junction
- Bennington
- Barre
- Winooski
- Montpelier
- Brattleboro
- Middlebury
- St. Albans
- Shelburne
- St. Johnsbury
- Newport
- Northfield
- Springfield
- Milton
- Wilder
- White River Junction
- Bellows Falls
- Swanton
- West Brattleboro
- Vergennes
- Morrisville
and 156 more cities
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 802 is approximately 753,279. The population density is 68 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 93. The median household income is $77,328, which is near the national median of $75,144. Approximately 42.5% 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 10.2%, which is lower than the national rate of 11.5%.
History
Area code 802 is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was created.
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 802).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden, VT | 179,495 | 23.8% |
| Washington, VT | 70,751 | 9.4% |
| Rutland, VT | 65,667 | 8.7% |
| Windsor, VT | 65,382 | 8.7% |
| Franklin, VT | 64,852 | 8.6% |
| Orange, VT | 58,844 | 7.8% |
| Addison, VT | 51,085 | 6.8% |
| Windham, VT | 50,439 | 6.7% |
| Bennington, VT | 42,771 | 5.7% |
| Caledonia, VT | 33,576 | 4.5% |
| Orleans, VT | 29,418 | 3.9% |
| Lamoille, VT | 27,175 | 3.6% |
| Grand Isle, VT | 7,393 | 1.0% |
| Essex, VT | 6,431 | 0.9% |
Area Code 802 Family Tree
Area code 802 is an original area code with no splits or overlays. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947.
Call Context
This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across VT, with Burlington as a primary city.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 802.
