Kentucky Area Codes
Data last updated: June 25, 2026
Area Codes in Kentucky
| NPA | Major Cities | Status | Exchanges | Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | Owensboro, Madisonville, Paducah | Active | 786 | Yes |
| 364 | Louisville, Owensboro, Madisonville | Active | 786 | Yes |
| 502 | Louisville, New Albany, Frankfort | Active | 780 | No |
| 606 | Winchester, Lexington, Somerset | Active | 771 | No |
| 859 | Lexington, Cincinnati, Winchester | Active | 786 | No |
Top Carriers in Kentucky
| Carrier | OCN | NXX Count |
|---|---|---|
| BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL | 9419 | 441 |
| NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | 6214 | 323 |
| ONVOY, LLC - KY | 896E | 294 |
| CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY | 6500 | 219 |
| WINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTON | 9690 | 192 |
| LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY | 4369 | 187 |
| POWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC. | 365C | 131 |
| TWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC | 793K | 79 |
| PAETEC ITEL, LLC | 829J | 75 |
| METROPCS, INC. | 5562 | 64 |