Area Code 906

Michigan

Area code 906 serves Michigan, primarily Marquette, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 19-Mar-1961.

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population
348,900
Population Density
16 people/sq mi
below U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income
$57,708
below U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate
13.8%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
35.2%

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 Statistics dashboard.

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

Current Time

Eastern Time (ET)
 
 

Prefix Utilization

Geographic Coverage

State

MI

Major Cities

  • Marquette
  • Sault Ste. Marie
  • Escanaba
  • Menominee
  • Houghton
  • Iron Mountain
  • Ishpeming
  • Gladstone
  • Kingsford
  • Ironwood
  • Negaunee
  • Hancock
  • Harvey
  • Iron River
  • Kincheloe
  • Manistique
  • Norway
  • K. I. Sawyer
  • West Ishpeming
  • St. Ignace
  • Trowbridge Park
  • Baraga
  • L'Anse
  • Munising

and 64 more cities

Area Code 906 geographic coverage map (light mode)

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 906 is approximately 348,900. The population density is 16 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 93. The median household income is $57,708, which is lower than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 26.3% 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 13.8%, which is higher than the national rate of 11.5%.

History

Area code 906 was established in 1961 as a geographic area code.

County Coverage

Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 906).

CountyPopulationShare
Marquette, MI69,39419.9%
Delta, MI44,84212.9%
Houghton, MI39,26411.3%
Chippewa, MI38,87411.1%
Menominee, MI27,9378.0%
Dickinson, MI26,2127.5%
Mackinac, MI15,7784.5%
Gogebic, MI14,4804.2%
Alger, MI14,1574.1%
Iron, MI13,0573.7%
Keweenaw, MI12,0013.4%
Schoolcraft, MI10,2382.9%
Baraga, MI9,0352.6%
Ontonagon, MI7,0172.0%
Luce, MI6,6141.9%

Area Code 906 Family Tree

Area code 906 is an original area code with no splits or overlays. It has been in service since 19-Mar-1961.

Call Context

Mixed urban-rural area

This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across MI, with Marquette as a primary city.

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