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Area Code Profile · Massachusetts

The 617 area code is located in the state of Massachusetts and covers 12 cities, serving a total population of approximately 1,212,647. Major cities covered by the 617 area code include Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Somerville (which represents the most populated areas). There are a total of 766 telephone prefix exchanges in this area code, which support an estimated 7,660,000 active or assignable phone numbers. These prefix lines are operated by 30 distinct carriers, with Boston as the primary rate center location.

Eastern Time12 Cities766 Prefixes

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Neighborhood Demographics

Calculated demographics and census summary estimations for area code 617.

43.9 y/oMedian Age
$55,900Median Income
$484,000Median Home Value
1,212,647Total Population

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(617) 768-9473May 17, 2026Telemarketer
Offered an unsolicited quote for local roofing and home energy services. They knew my area code but when I asked how they got my number, they hung up immediately.
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(617) 781-9490May 16, 2026Debt Collector
Automated voice caller looking for someone named David. Keeps calling repeatedly asking to settle a debt. I have had this number for years and don't know David.
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(617) 794-9507May 20, 2026Political
Pre-recorded campaign call promoting a local candidate. Did not respect my request to be placed on the Do Not Call list.
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(617) 807-9524May 19, 2026Scam / Fraud
Received a text and follow-up call saying my bank account was locked due to suspicious transactions. Included a link to a fake login portal. Do not click!
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(617) 820-9541May 18, 2026Robocall
Robocall regarding health insurance plans. Said my current coverage was expiring and offered a "free consultation". Calling multiple times a day from slightly different numbers.
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Cities in the 617 Area Code

The most populous cities in area code 617 are: Boston (617,594), Cambridge (105,162), Quincy (92,271), Newton (85,146), and Somerville (75,754).

Other cities in the 617 area code include:

Brookline, Everett, Chelsea, Watertown Town, Milton, Belmont, Winthrop Town.

CityPopulation% in Area Code
Boston617,59465%
Cambridge105,162100%
Quincy92,271100%
Newton85,146100%
Somerville75,75499%
Brookline58,732100%
Everett41,66799%
Chelsea35,177100%
Watertown Town31,915100%
Milton27,003100%
Belmont24,729100%
Winthrop Town17,497100%

What Time Zone is Area Code 617?

Eastern Time Zone

Abbreviation: ET · UTC Offset: UTC-5

The 617 area code lies within the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5).

Nearby Area Codes

339Boston, Massachusetts351Lowell, Massachusetts413Springfield, Massachusetts508Worcester, Massachusetts774Worcester, Massachusetts781Boston, Massachusetts857Boston, Massachusetts978Lowell, Massachusetts

Phone Prefixes in the 617 Area Code

766 prefixes found · 30 carriers · 27 rate centers

PrefixCarrierRate Center
(617) 201OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 202CONVERSENT COMMUNICATIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLCBRIGHTON
(617) 203MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCEVERETT
(617) 204VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 205NORFOLK COUNTY INTERNET, INC.BOSTON
(617) 206MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - MABRIGHTON
(617) 207COMCAST IP PHONE, LLCWINTHROP
(617) 208MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCBRIGHTON
(617) 209RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - MABELMONT
(617) 210VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 212OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCBOSTON
(617) 213LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MANEWTON
(617) 214ONVOY, LLC - MAJAMAICA PL
(617) 215VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.NEWTON
(617) 216OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 217TC SYSTEMS, INC.BOSTON
(617) 218TC SYSTEMS, INC.CAMBRIDGE
(617) 219VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.NEWTON
(617) 221CTC COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - MAQUINCY
(617) 222VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 223VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 224MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCBOSTON
(617) 225VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.CAMBRIDGE
(617) 226CTC COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - MABOSTON
(617) 227VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 228VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 229MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 230OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 231GLOBAL CROSSING LOCAL SERVICES, INC. - MAWATERTOWN
(617) 232VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BROOKLINE
(617) 233OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 234VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.CAMBRIDGE
(617) 235VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 236VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 237RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - MAQUINCY
(617) 238MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCROXBURY
(617) 239AT&T - LOCALBOSTON
(617) 240NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCSAUGUS
(617) 241VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.CHARLESTN
(617) 242VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.CHARLESTN
(617) 243VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.NEWTON
(617) 244VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.NEWTON
(617) 245GLOBAL CROSSING LOCAL SERVICES, INC. - MACAMBRIDGE
(617) 246VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 247VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 248VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 249MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - MAQUINCY
(617) 250TC SYSTEMS, INC.CAMBRIDGE
(617) 251OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 252VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.CAMBRIDGE
(617) 253VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.CAMBRIDGE
(617) 254VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BRIGHTON
(617) 255VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 256OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 257NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCSAUGUS
(617) 258VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.CAMBRIDGE
(617) 259OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCBOSTON
(617) 261VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 262VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 263VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 264VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BROOKLINE
(617) 265VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.DORCHESTER
(617) 266VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 267VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 268VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.SO BOSTON
(617) 269VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.SO BOSTON
(617) 270METROPCS, INC.CHELSEA
(617) 271METROPCS, INC.EASTBOSTON
(617) 272GLOBAL CROSSING LOCAL SERVICES, INC. - MAHYDE PARK
(617) 273LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MAMILTON
(617) 274PAETEC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - MABROOKLINE
(617) 275LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MABOSTON
(617) 276RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - MAHYDE PARK
(617) 277VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BROOKLINE
(617) 278VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BROOKLINE
(617) 279MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - MABOSTON
(617) 280NEP, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 281NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCWALTHAM
(617) 282VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.DORCHESTER
(617) 283NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCBOSTON
(617) 284VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.SOMERVILLE
(617) 285CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MASAUGUS
(617) 286CTC COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - MACHARLESTN
(617) 287VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.DORCHESTER
(617) 288VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.DORCHESTER
(617) 289VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 290OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 291NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCMILTON
(617) 292VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 293METROPCS, INC.BOSTON
(617) 294COMCAST IP PHONE, LLCEVERETT
(617) 295VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.BOSTON
(617) 296VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.MILTON
(617) 297GLOBAL CROSSING LOCAL SERVICES, INC. - MADORCHESTER
(617) 298VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.MILTON
(617) 299MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - MACAMBRIDGE
(617) 300AT&T - LOCALCAMBRIDGE
(617) 301NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DCCAMBRIDGE
(617) 302YMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - MAQUINCY
(617) 303FREEDOM RING COMMUNICATIONS, LLCBOSTON

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 617?
Area code 617 is located in Massachusetts, covering cities including Boston, Cambridge, Quincy.
What time zone is area code 617?
Area code 617 is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5).
What state is area code 617?
Area code 617 is in Massachusetts.