614-XXX-XXX Phone Numbers

Area code 614 belongs to the state of Ohio and serves the capital city of Columbus predominantly. The Federal Communications Commission assigned this area code in 1954, and became operational in 1961. It is contained within the Eastern Time (ET) zone. Originally, area code 614 encompassed a significant portion of Central Ohio, stretching from Mount Vernon to the south of Ironton. However, due to the rising demand for phone numbers, it was shrunk down to its present form.

Associated Zip Codes

Some principal ZIP codes under area 614 include 43085, 43201, 43210, 43212, 43214, 43215, 43219, 43222, 43229, and 43240. The area code serves multiple cities, including Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, and others.

Population Under 614

The Columbus metropolitan area, which primarily falls under area code 614, is populated by over 2 million residents, making it the most populous metro area in Ohio and the 32nd most populous in the United States. According to Census Bureau data, Columbus alone houses over 900,000 residents. The areas under the 614 area code are a blend of demographics, with a mixture of ethnicities contributing to the rich cultural tableau.

Geographical Coverage

Geographically, area code 614 covers several counties, such as Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, Union, and Licking counties. Among these, Franklin County represents the highest population, consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

Splitting/Overlay of 614

Due to the high demand for new phone numbers related to the surge in population and cell phone usage, the 614 area code was nearly exhausted by the late 90s. Area code 380 was introduced as an overlay to solve this crisis in 2016. This meant new numbers within the same geographic region could be allocated to the new area code. As a result, ten-digit dialing became mandatory in the region served by 614.

Economy and Industries

As the capital city of Ohio, Columbus and the surrounding areas under the 614 area code has a diverse economy based on sectors like education, government, insurance, banking, defense, aviation, food, logistics, steel, energy, medical research, health care, hospitality, retail, and technology. Fortune 500 companies such as Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and American Electric Power have headquarters in this region.