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
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 94. The median household income is $77,328, which is near the national median of $78,538. Approximately 42.5% 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 10.2%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 802 is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was created.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 753,279
- Population Density
- 68 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $77,328near U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 10.2%below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.6%below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+42.5%above U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower29.2%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
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
Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET)
Current Time
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% |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 802 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 802 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 753k people covers Burlington in VT, so a number originally set up there will retain the 802 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 802 is associated with Burlington in VT. 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 Burlington 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.