Area code
810
810 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Michigan, which has 13 area codes in total.
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Area code 810 at a glance
NANPA lists 507 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 810, held by 37 holders across 50 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1993-12-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 507 |
| Pooled prefixes | 372 (73%) |
| Rate centers | 50 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 37 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-15 to 2026-07-22 (195 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 67 |
Rate centers in area code 810
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FLINT | 139 | 27% |
| LAPEER | 44 | 9% |
| PORT HURON | 44 | 9% |
| BRIGHTON | 39 | 8% |
| GRANDBLANC | 16 | 3% |
| FENTON | 15 | 3% |
| ALGONAC | 11 | 2% |
| DAVISON | 11 | 2% |
| 42 other rate centers | 188 | 37% |
Who holds the prefixes in 810
Michigan Bell Tel holds the most prefixes, 87 (17%). 73% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Bell Tel | 87 | 17% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 61 | 12% |
| Verizon Wireless | 51 | 10% |
| Omnipoint Communications Midwest Operations | 50 | 10% |
| Teleport Communications America | 36 | 7% |
| Frontier North | 27 | 5% |
| 31 other carriers | 195 | 38% |
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 810
- 1947-01-01 Area code 313, named as the parent of 810 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1993-12-01 Area code 810 went into service.
- 1997-05-10 Area code 248 went into service and names 810 as its parent.
- 2001-09-22 Area code 586 went into service and names 810 as its parent.
Area codes nearest to 810
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 810
67 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 17 |
| Southfield, MI | 6 |
| Pontiac, MI | 4 |
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 810 numbers
1,465 FCC complaints are on file for 1,143 numbers in 810, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 75 |
Other area codes in Michigan
Michigan is one state with 13 area codes in the NANPA table. 810 is one of them.
Next to 810 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 810 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 810 was first assigned in Michigan. 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 Michigan next to a 810 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 810
Where is area code 810?
NANPA assigns area code 810 to Michigan, United States.
In which state does area code 810 sit?
Michigan. 810 is one of 13 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 810 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 810 are Flint, MI, Southfield, MI and Pontiac, MI. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 810?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 810, Michigan Bell Tel holds the most prefixes, 87 prefixes or 17%.
Which time zone does 810 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 810 as Eastern (E).
What year did 810 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1993-12-01, so 810 has been in use since 1993.
Does area code 810 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 810.
Which area codes are nearest to 810?
The area codes closest to 810, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 248 (about 23 miles), 947 (about 23 miles), 586 (about 28 miles), 734 (about 54 miles) and 989 (about 71 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 810 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 507 prefixes in service in 810, spread over 50 rate centers and 37 holders.
Are there complaints about 810 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,465 complaints for 1,143 numbers in 810. 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.