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Area Code Profile · Virginia

The 686 area code is located in the state of Virginia and covers 68 cities, serving a total population of approximately 681,265. Major cities covered by the 686 area code include Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Short Pump (which represents the most populated areas). There are a total of 0 telephone prefix exchanges in this area code, which support an estimated 0 active or assignable phone numbers. These prefix lines are operated by 0 distinct carriers, with Richmond as the primary rate center location.

Eastern Time68 Cities0 Prefixes

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Neighborhood Demographics

Calculated demographics and census summary estimations for area code 686.

45.3 y/oMedian Age
$70,800Median Income
$473,000Median Home Value
681,265Total Population

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(686) 584-9689May 16, 2026Robocall
Received a silent call. When I answered, there was just dead air for 5 seconds before it automatically disconnected. Likely an automated system testing for active numbers.
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(686) 597-9706May 20, 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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(686) 610-9723May 19, 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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(686) 623-9740May 18, 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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(686) 636-9757May 17, 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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Cities in the 686 Area Code

The most populous cities in area code 686 are: Richmond (204,214), Tuckahoe (44,990), Mechanicsville (36,348), Petersburg (32,420), and Short Pump (24,729).

Other cities in the 686 area code include:

Hopewell, Chester, Meadowbrook, Colonial Heights, Laurel, Bon Air, Highland Springs, East Highland Park, Glen Allen, Brandermill, Lakeside, Manchester, Wyndham, Gloucester Point, Rockwood, Montrose, Dumbarton, Innsbrook, Sandston, Woodlake, Ashland, Ettrick, Bellwood, Bensley, Chamberlayne.

CityPopulation% in Area Code
Richmond204,214100%
Tuckahoe44,990100%
Mechanicsville36,348100%
Petersburg32,420100%
Short Pump24,729100%
Hopewell22,591100%
Chester20,987100%
Meadowbrook18,312100%
Colonial Heights17,411100%
Laurel16,713100%
Bon Air16,366100%
Highland Springs15,711100%
East Highland Park14,796100%
Glen Allen14,774100%
Brandermill13,173100%
Lakeside11,849100%
Manchester10,804100%
Wyndham9,785100%
Gloucester Point9,402100%
Rockwood8,431100%

Showing top 20 of 68 cities.

What Time Zone is Area Code 686?

Eastern Time Zone

Abbreviation: ET · UTC Offset: UTC-5

The 686 area code lies within the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 686?
Area code 686 is located in Virginia, covering cities including Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville.
What time zone is area code 686?
Area code 686 is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5).
What state is area code 686?
Area code 686 is in Virginia.