Area code
614
614 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Ohio, which has 15 area codes in total.
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Area code 614 at a glance
NANPA lists 777 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 614, held by 31 holders across 16 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 380 (2016-02-27) |
| Prefixes in use | 777 |
| Pooled prefixes | 487 (63%) |
| Rate centers | 16 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 31 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-05 to 2025-04-07 (259 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 57 |
Rate centers in area code 614
The largest rate center is COLUMBUS, with 409 prefixes (53%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS | 409 | 53% |
| DUBLIN | 52 | 7% |
| WORTHINGTN | 45 | 6% |
| GAHANNA | 42 | 5% |
| HILLIARD | 36 | 5% |
| REYNOLDSBG | 34 | 4% |
| WESTERVL | 30 | 4% |
| ALTON | 25 | 3% |
| 8 other rate centers | 104 | 13% |
Who holds the prefixes in 614
Ohio Bell Tel holds the most prefixes, 249 (32%). 63% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Bell Tel | 249 | 32% |
| Verizon Wireless | 96 | 12% |
| Aerial Communications | 89 | 11% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 46 | 6% |
| Paetec Itel | 44 | 6% |
| Level 3 Communications | 41 | 5% |
| 25 other carriers | 212 | 27% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 614
- 1947-01-01 Area code 614 went into service.
- 1997-12-06 Area code 740 went into service and names 614 as its parent.
- 2016-02-27 Area code 380 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 614.
Area codes nearest to 614
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 614
57 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 45 |
| Groveport, OH | 3 |
| Dublin, OH | 2 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 614 numbers
4,413 FCC complaints are on file for 3,279 numbers in 614, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2024 | 152 |
| 2025 | 161 |
Other area codes in Ohio
Ohio is one state with 15 area codes in the NANPA table. 614 is one of them.
Next to 614 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 614 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 614 was first assigned in Ohio. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Ohio next to a 614 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 614
Where is area code 614?
NANPA assigns area code 614 to Ohio, United States.
In which state does area code 614 sit?
Ohio. 614 is one of 15 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 614 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 614 are Columbus, OH, Groveport, OH and Dublin, OH. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 614?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 614, Ohio Bell Tel holds the most prefixes, 249 prefixes or 32%.
Which time zone does 614 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 614 as Eastern (E).
What year did 614 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 614 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 614 have an overlay?
Yes. 380 (in service 2016-02-27) shares the same area with 614, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 614?
The area codes closest to 614, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 220 (about 40 miles), 740 (about 47 miles), 326 (about 59 miles), 937 (about 59 miles) and 567 (about 86 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 614 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 777 prefixes in service in 614, spread over 16 rate centers and 31 holders.
Are there complaints about 614 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 4,413 complaints for 3,279 numbers in 614. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.