Area Code 810
Michigan
Area code 810 serves Michigan, primarily Flint, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 313.
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 313 (Detroit).
This area code was later split into area code 586 (Warren).
In service since: 01-Dec-1993
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 810 is approximately 1,082,703. The population density is 237 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $64,464, which is lower than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 25.7% 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 12.3%, which is near the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 810 was created from a split of area code 313. It was introduced in 1993 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources. Over time, area code area code 586 was split from 810.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 1,082,703
- Population Density
- 237 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $64,464below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 12.3%near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.5%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+25.7%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower33.3%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
MI
Major Cities
- Flint
- Burton
- Port Huron
- Fenton
- Marysville
- Lapeer
- Beecher
- Flushing
- Grand Blanc
- Brighton
- Lake Fenton
- Swartz Creek
- St. Clair
- Davison
- Pearl Beach
- Algonac
- Linden
- Mount Morris
- Almont
- Sandusky
- Croswell
- Argentine
- Clio
- Yale
and 32 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 810).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee, MI | 434,072 | 40.1% |
| St. Clair, MI | 163,019 | 15.1% |
| Lapeer, MI | 136,848 | 12.6% |
| Livingston, MI | 115,637 | 10.7% |
| Oakland, MI | 96,124 | 8.9% |
| Sanilac, MI | 40,998 | 3.8% |
| Shiawassee, MI | 35,787 | 3.3% |
| Saginaw, MI | 32,634 | 3.0% |
| Tuscola, MI | 23,199 | 2.1% |
| Macomb, MI | 4,385 | 0.4% |
Call Context
This area code covers a metropolitan region in MI with moderate to high population density, centered on Flint and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 810.
Other Area Codes in Michigan
Area codes that also serve Michigan, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 810 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 810 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 1083k people covers Flint in MI, so a number originally set up there will retain the 810 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 810 is associated with Flint in MI. 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 313. See our guide on splits and overlays for details.