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 248 (Livonia), area code 586 (Warren).
In service since: 01-Dec-1993
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 1,082,703
- Population Density
- 237 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $64,464below U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
- Poverty Rate
- 12.3%near U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.5%above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+25.7%below U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)High School or Lower33.3%
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
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
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 93. The median household income is $64,464, which is lower than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%, which is near the national rate of 11.5%.
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.
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% |
Area Code 810 Family Tree
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All Descendants
Area code 810 was originally assigned in 01-Dec-1993 to serve MI. Over the years, it has generated 3 descendant area codes through a combination of geographic splits and overlays as demand for telephone numbers grew.
Call Context
This area code covers a metropolitan region in MI with moderate to high population density, centered on Flint and surrounding communities.
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