872 Area Code 🌍☎️

Area Code Profile · Illinois

The 872 area code is located in the state of Illinois and covers 1 cities, serving a total population of approximately 2,695,598. Major cities covered by the 872 area code include Chicago (which represents the most populated areas). There are a total of 245 telephone prefix exchanges in this area code, which support an estimated 2,450,000 active or assignable phone numbers. These prefix lines are operated by 39 distinct carriers, with Chicago as the primary rate center location.

Central Time1 Cities245 Prefixes

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Neighborhood Demographics

Calculated demographics and census summary estimations for area code 872.

38.4 y/oMedian Age
$116,400Median Income
$529,000Median Home Value
2,695,598Total Population

Telemarketer Complaints

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(872) 871-2577May 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!
(872) 884-2594May 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.
(872) 897-2611May 17, 2026Scam / Fraud
Robocall claiming to be from the IRS. Stated that my Social Security Number has been flagged and suspended. Asked to press 1 to speak with an agent. Obvious phishing scam.
(872) 510-2628May 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.
(872) 523-2645May 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.

Cities in the 872 Area Code

The most populous cities in area code 872 are: Chicago (2,695,598).

CityPopulation% in Area Code
Chicago2,695,59897%

What Time Zone is Area Code 872?

Central Time Zone

Abbreviation: CT · UTC Offset: UTC-6

The 872 area code lies within the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6).

Nearby Area Codes

Phone Prefixes in the 872 Area Code

245 prefixes found · 39 carriers · 11 rate centers

PrefixCarrierRate Center
(872) 200T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN06
(872) 201CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILCHICGOZN07
(872) 202NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN01
(872) 203BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN02
(872) 204ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN08
(872) 205BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN06
(872) 206COMCAST IP PHONE, LLCCHICGOZN04
(872) 207BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN08
(872) 208CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLCCHICGOZN02
(872) 209T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 210T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN04
(872) 212T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN07
(872) 213ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN02
(872) 214T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN06
(872) 215CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILCHICGOZN07
(872) 216BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN02
(872) 217ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN08
(872) 218T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN06
(872) 219ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN07
(872) 220T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 221BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN09
(872) 222NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN03
(872) 223METROPCS, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 224ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN06
(872) 225ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 226T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 227T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 228NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN09
(872) 229T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 230T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 231ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN05
(872) 232T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 233T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN04
(872) 234T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN10
(872) 235T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN02
(872) 236T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 237T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 238T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 239T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN06
(872) 240CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILCHICGOZN03
(872) 241TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILCHICGOZN02
(872) 242METROPCS, INC.CHICGOZN04
(872) 243T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 244AT&T CORP.CHICGOZN07
(872) 245VOIP INNOVATIONS, LLCCHICGOZN04
(872) 246TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ILCHICGOZN06
(872) 247ILLINOIS BELL TEL COCHICGOZN07
(872) 248BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN08
(872) 249LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN01
(872) 250ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 251T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 252T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 253ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN08
(872) 254T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 255VONAGE AMERICA LLCCHICGOZN04
(872) 256BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN05
(872) 257NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN05
(872) 258T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN01
(872) 259LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN01
(872) 260NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN01
(872) 261NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN10
(872) 262AT&T - LOCALCHICGOZN09
(872) 263LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN01
(872) 264BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN01
(872) 265NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN10
(872) 266ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN08
(872) 267AT&T CORP.CHICGOZN08
(872) 268HD CARRIER LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 269BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN08
(872) 270WHITESKY COMMUNICATIONS, LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 271NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILCHICGOZN03
(872) 272STRATUS NETWORKSCHICGOZN04
(872) 273VONAGE AMERICA LLCCHICGOZN03
(872) 274IP HORIZON LLCCHICGOZN04
(872) 275COMMIO, LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 276CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ILCHICGOZN06
(872) 277BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN05
(872) 278ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 279UCOMTEL INC.CHICGOZN01
(872) 280CALLWORKS CORPORATIONCHICGOZN04
(872) 281AT&T CORP.CHICGOZN06
(872) 282ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 283ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLCCHICGOZN07
(872) 284HD CARRIER LLCCHICGOZN05
(872) 285ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN08
(872) 286BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN09
(872) 287T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 288SKYE TELECOM LLC DBA SKYETELCHICGOZN01
(872) 289WAVENATION, LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 290BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN10
(872) 291T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN08
(872) 292T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN10
(872) 293T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN03
(872) 294T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN04
(872) 295BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ILCHICGOZN03
(872) 296ONVOY, LLCCHICGOZN03
(872) 297T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN07
(872) 298TELNYX LLCCHICGOZN01
(872) 299MCLEODUSA TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC. - INCHICGOZN01
(872) 300T-MOBILE USA, INC.CHICGOZN07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 872?
Area code 872 is located in Illinois, covering cities including Chicago.
What time zone is area code 872?
Area code 872 is in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6).
What state is area code 872?
Area code 872 is in Illinois.