Area code
715
715 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Wisconsin, which has 8 area codes in total.
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Area code 715 at a glance
NANPA lists 784 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 715, held by 83 holders across 253 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Assigned overlays | 534 (2010-08-14) |
| Prefixes in use | 784 |
| Pooled prefixes | 594 (76%) |
| Rate centers | 253 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 83 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-09 to 2026-04-03 (280 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 206 |
Rate centers in area code 715
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| EAU CLAIRE | 63 | 8% |
| WAUSAU | 35 | 4% |
| STEVENS PT | 30 | 4% |
| RHINELANDR | 21 | 3% |
| HUDSON | 16 | 2% |
| WISCOSNRPD | 16 | 2% |
| MARSHFIELD | 15 | 2% |
| RICE LAKE | 15 | 2% |
| 245 other rate centers | 573 | 73% |
Who holds the prefixes in 715
New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 100 (13%). 76% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 100 | 13% |
| Verizon Wireless | 99 | 13% |
| Frontier North | 55 | 7% |
| Wisconsin Bell | 41 | 5% |
| Charter IP Enabled Services | 36 | 5% |
| Centurylink | 31 | 4% |
| 77 other carriers | 422 | 54% |
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 715
- 1947-01-01 Area code 715 went into service.
- 2010-08-14 Area code 534 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 715.
Area codes nearest to 715
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
- 651 about 101 mi
- 920 about 140 mi
- 608 about 142 mi
- 274 about 144 mi
- 763 about 144 mi
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 715
206 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 3 |
| Marshfield, WI | 3 |
| Stevens Point, WI | 3 |
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 715 numbers
1,628 FCC complaints are on file for 1,310 numbers in 715, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 84 |
Other area codes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is one state with 8 area codes in the NANPA table. 715 is one of them.
Next to 715 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 715 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 715 was first assigned in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin next to a 715 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 715
Where is area code 715?
NANPA assigns area code 715 to Wisconsin, United States.
In which state does area code 715 sit?
Wisconsin. 715 is one of 8 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 715 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 715 are Eau Claire, WI, Marshfield, WI and Stevens Point, WI. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 715?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 715, New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 100 prefixes or 13%.
Which time zone does 715 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 715 as Central (C).
What year did 715 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 715 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 715 have an overlay?
Yes. 534 (in service 2010-08-14) shares the same area with 715, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 715?
The area codes closest to 715, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 651 (about 101 miles), 920 (about 140 miles), 608 (about 142 miles), 274 (about 144 miles) and 763 (about 144 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 715 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 784 prefixes in service in 715, spread over 253 rate centers and 83 holders.
Are there complaints about 715 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,628 complaints for 1,310 numbers in 715. 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.