Area code
651
651 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Minnesota, which has 8 area codes in total.
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Area code 651 at a glance
NANPA lists 474 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 651, held by 34 holders across 13 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1998-07-12 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Prefixes in use | 474 |
| Pooled prefixes | 276 (58%) |
| Rate centers | 13 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 34 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-05 to 2026-07-28 (173 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 8 |
Rate centers in area code 651
The largest rate center is TWINCITIES, with 363 prefixes (77%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TWINCITIES | 363 | 77% |
| STILLWATER | 22 | 5% |
| RED WING | 21 | 4% |
| HASTINGS | 17 | 4% |
| NORTH BRCH | 11 | 2% |
| LAKE CITY | 9 | 2% |
| STCROIXBCH | 9 | 2% |
| WABASHA | 7 | 1% |
| 5 other rate centers | 15 | 3% |
Who holds the prefixes in 651
Qwest holds the most prefixes, 185 (39%). 58% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qwest | 185 | 39% |
| Aerial Communications | 66 | 14% |
| Verizon Wireless | 47 | 10% |
| Onvoy | 32 | 7% |
| Level 3 Communications | 19 | 4% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 14 | 3% |
| 28 other carriers | 111 | 23% |
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 651
- 1947-01-01 Area code 612, named as the parent of 651 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1998-07-12 Area code 651 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 651
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 651
8 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Stillwater, MN | 2 |
| Goodhue, MN | 1 |
| Hastings, MN | 1 |
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 651 numbers
2,066 FCC complaints are on file for 1,655 numbers in 651, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 63 |
Other area codes in Minnesota
Minnesota is one state with 8 area codes in the NANPA table. 651 is one of them.
Next to 651 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 651 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 651 was first assigned in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota next to a 651 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 651
Where is area code 651?
NANPA assigns area code 651 to Minnesota, United States.
In which state does area code 651 sit?
Minnesota. 651 is one of 8 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 651 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 651 are Stillwater, MN, Goodhue, MN and Hastings, MN. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 651?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 651, Qwest holds the most prefixes, 185 prefixes or 39%.
Which time zone does 651 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 651 as Central (C).
What year did 651 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1998-07-12, so 651 has been in use since 1998.
Does area code 651 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 651.
Which area codes are nearest to 651?
The area codes closest to 651, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 952 (about 56 miles), 763 (about 70 miles), 507 (about 90 miles), 715 (about 101 miles) and 534 (about 108 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 651 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 474 prefixes in service in 651, spread over 13 rate centers and 34 holders.
Are there complaints about 651 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 2,066 complaints for 1,655 numbers in 651. 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.