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Area Code 262 Location & Details

State / Region: Wisconsin • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, New Berlin, Oak Creek

Standard Dial Format
+1 (262) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 262?
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Country Territory
United States
262 Area Code Time Zone
Central
262 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 262 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Wisconsin (Central Timezone)

Lat: 42.98° • Lng: -88.11°
📍 Geographic Center: WisconsinMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 262 Located?

Telephone area code 262 is assigned to Wisconsin in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, New Berlin, Oak Creek.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:262 serves Wisconsin (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 262, standard 10-digit dialing (262) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 262?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 262? Here is how to trace who is calling from 262 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 262 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 262 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 262, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (262) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 262 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 262 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 262

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-262 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 262 Pop
MilwaukeeMilwaukee County562,40732.9%
KenoshaKenosha County99,2395.8%
RacineRacine County77,9084.6%
WaukeshaWaukesha County70,8724.1%
West AllisMilwaukee County60,1193.5%
WauwatosaMilwaukee County48,6492.8%
BrookfieldWaukesha County41,4482.4%
Menomonee FallsWaukesha County41,2912.4%
New BerlinWaukesha County39,9532.3%
Oak CreekMilwaukee County38,2962.2%
GreenfieldMilwaukee County37,1592.2%
FranklinMilwaukee County36,6872.1%
West BendWashington County32,2681.9%
Mount PleasantKenosha County28,2531.7%
MuskegoWaukesha County25,6021.5%
CaledoniaRacine County25,2291.5%
MequonWashington County25,1201.5%
Pleasant PrairieKenosha County21,7981.3%
GermantownWashington County21,0501.2%
South MilwaukeeMilwaukee County20,1911.2%

Counties Covered by Area Code 262

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Wisconsin

County NameTotal Population% of 262 Area% of County
Milwaukee County924,32353.0%98%
Waukesha County415,76618.3%75%
Kenosha County168,44810.4%100%
Washington County138,7446.7%83%
Racine County198,4416.0%52%
Ozaukee County93,6652.3%42%
Walworth County106,1232.3%37%
Jefferson County86,5400.9%19%

☎️Area Code 262 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 648 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

65% Landline26% Wireless8% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(262) 200-📞LandlineOCONOMOWOCWISCONSIN BELL INC06/18/2004
(262) 201-📞LandlineGENESEETWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC07/20/2004
(262) 202-📱WirelessMILWAUKZN2CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI01/05/2016
(262) 203-📱WirelessLAKEGENEVANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL05/23/2001
(262) 204-📞LandlineCEDARBURGTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC WIN/A
(262) 205-💻VoIPWILLIAMSBYONVOY, LLC - WI03/08/2016
(262) 206-📱WirelessBURLINGTONMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(262) 207-📞LandlineMILWAUKZN2MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(262) 208-📱WirelessWEST BENDMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(262) 209-📞LandlineLAKEGENEVAAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC02/15/2001
(262) 210-📱WirelessBURLINGTONUNITED STATES CELLULAR - WIN/A
(262) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(262) 212-📞LandlineWAUKESHAPAETEC ITEL, LLC07/30/2008
(262) 213-📞LandlineKENOSHAAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLCN/A
(262) 214-💻VoIPWHITEWATERPEERLESS NETWORK OF WISCONSIN, LLC - WI04/11/2013
(262) 215-📱WirelessLAKEGENEVANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(262) 216-📞LandlineHARTFORDCHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC04/09/2018
(262) 217-💻VoIPGENOA CITYONVOY, LLC - WI08/22/2018
(262) 218-📞LandlineWIND LAKECENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC10/03/2017
(262) 219-📱WirelessWAUKESHACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI09/15/2014
(262) 220-📱WirelessKENOSHANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL07/03/2008
(262) 221-📱WirelessRACINENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL12/11/2008
(262) 222-📞LandlineNO ANTIOCHLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - WI04/11/2002
(262) 223-📞LandlineHARTFORDPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(262) 224-📱WirelessHARTFORDUNITED STATES CELLULAR - WIN/A
(262) 225-📱WirelessWAUKESHANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL06/27/2008
(262) 226-📱WirelessWAUKESHACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI07/31/2012
(262) 227-📱WirelessMILWAUKZN2CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI02/16/2001
(262) 228-📞LandlineCEDARBURGLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - WIN/A
(262) 229-📞LandlineHUBERTUSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - WI07/17/2002
(262) 230-📞LandlineMILWAUKZN2AIRESPRING, INC.09/05/2018
(262) 231-📞LandlineLAKEGENEVASPOK, INC.N/A
(262) 232-📱WirelessWAUKESHAT-MOBILE USA, INC.09/09/2013
(262) 233-📱WirelessDELAVANUNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI05/20/2015
(262) 234-📱WirelessRACINECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI09/28/2018
(262) 235-📞LandlinePTWASHIGTNTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC WIN/A
(262) 236-📞LandlineTHIENSVLWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 237-📱WirelessKENOSHANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL02/23/2001
(262) 238-📞LandlineTHIENSVLWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 239-📱WirelessHUBERTUSUNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI07/07/2015
(262) 240-📞LandlineTHIENSVLWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 241-📞LandlineTHIENSVLWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 242-📞LandlineTHIENSVLWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 243-📞LandlineTHIENSVLWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 244-📞LandlineOCONOMOWOCPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(262) 245-📞LandlineWILLIAMSBYWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 246-📞LandlineSUSSEXWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 247-📞LandlineWEST BENDPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(262) 248-📞LandlineLAKEGENEVAWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A
(262) 249-📞LandlineLAKEGENEVAWISCONSIN BELL INCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 262

Where is area code 262 located?

Area code 262 is located in Wisconsin (United States), serving cities like Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, New Berlin, Oak Creek.

What timezone is area code 262?

Area code 262 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 262?

Area code 262 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Wisconsin.

Is area code 262 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 262 is an official geographic area code for Wisconsin. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Wisconsin

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 262.

274
Central
Area Code 274
Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Sheboygan, Fond Du Lac, Manitowoc, Neenah, De Pere, Watertown, Howard
353
Central
Area Code 353
Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Sun Prairie, Beloit, Fitchburg, Middleton, Onalaska, Verona, Waunakee
414
Central
Area Code 414
Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Oak Creek, Greenfield, Glendale, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Shorewood, St. Francis
534
Central
Area Code 534
Eau Claire, Wausau, Superior, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, River Falls, Menomonie, Weston, Chippewa Falls
608
Central
Area Code 608
Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Sun Prairie, Beloit, Fitchburg, Middleton, Onalaska, Verona, Waunakee
715
Central
Area Code 715
Eau Claire, Wausau, Superior, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, River Falls, Menomonie, Weston, Chippewa Falls