Area code
802
802 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Vermont, which has 1 area code in total.
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Area code 802 at a glance
NANPA lists 570 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 802, held by 48 holders across 141 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 570 |
| Pooled prefixes | 452 (79%) |
| Rate centers | 141 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 48 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-22 to 2026-07-30 (209 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 115 |
Rate centers in area code 802
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BURLINGTON | 74 | 13% |
| RUTLAND | 23 | 4% |
| WH RIV JCT | 21 | 4% |
| MONTPELIER | 19 | 3% |
| ESSEX JCT | 18 | 3% |
| BARRE | 14 | 2% |
| BRATTLEBO | 14 | 2% |
| ST ALBANS | 13 | 2% |
| 133 other rate centers | 374 | 66% |
Who holds the prefixes in 802
Consolidated Communications Of Vermont Company holds the most prefixes, 153 (27%). 79% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Communications Of Vermont Company | 153 | 27% |
| Level 3 Communications | 115 | 20% |
| Onvoy | 53 | 9% |
| Verizon Wireless | 27 | 5% |
| Comcast IP Phone | 25 | 4% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 25 | 4% |
| 42 other carriers | 172 | 30% |
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 802
- 1947-01-01 Area code 802 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 802
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 802
115 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Montpelier, VT | 7 |
| Burlington, VT | 5 |
| Barton, VT | 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 802 numbers
1,821 FCC complaints are on file for 1,438 numbers in 802, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 |
| 2024 | 136 |
| 2025 | 74 |
Vermont has one area code
802 is the only area code the table assigns to Vermont, so every geographic number there starts with it.
Next to 802 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 802 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 802 was first assigned in Vermont. 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 Vermont next to a 802 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 802
Where is area code 802?
NANPA assigns area code 802 to Vermont, United States.
In which state does area code 802 sit?
Vermont. 802 is one of 1 area code the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 802 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 802 are Montpelier, VT, Burlington, VT and Barton, VT. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 802?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 802, Consolidated Communications Of Vermont Company holds the most prefixes, 153 prefixes or 27%.
Which time zone does 802 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 802 as Eastern (E).
What year did 802 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 802 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 802 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 802.
Which area codes are nearest to 802?
The area codes closest to 802, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 603 (about 75 miles), 518 (about 90 miles), 838 (about 96 miles), 351 (about 122 miles) and 978 (about 122 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 802 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 570 prefixes in service in 802, spread over 141 rate centers and 48 holders.
Are there complaints about 802 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,821 complaints for 1,438 numbers in 802. 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.