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Area Code 502 Location & Details

State / Region: Kentucky • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Georgetown, Jeffersontown, Frankfort, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, St. Matthews, Shively, Shepherdsville, Bardstown

Standard Dial Format
+1 (502) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 502?
KentuckyState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
502 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern / Central
502 Overlay Codes
761

Area Code 502 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Kentucky (Eastern / Central Timezone)

Lat: 38.21° • Lng: -85.51°
📍 Geographic Center: KentuckyMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 502 Located?

Telephone area code 502 is assigned to Kentucky in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Georgetown, Jeffersontown, Frankfort, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, St. Matthews, Shively, Shepherdsville, Bardstown.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:502 serves Kentucky (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 502, standard 10-digit dialing (502) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 502?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 502? Here is how to trace who is calling from 502 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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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 502 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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Reverse Phone Lookup Area Code 502:

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How to Call Area Code 502 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 502, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (502) + 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 + 502 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 502 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 502

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-502 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 502 Pop
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance)Jefferson County641,96266.2%
GeorgetownScott County40,8834.2%
JeffersontownJefferson County29,1933.0%
FrankfortFranklin County28,6573.0%
Mount WashingtonBullitt County18,9892.0%
ShelbyvilleShelby County18,4531.9%
St. MatthewsJefferson County17,8681.8%
ShivelyJefferson County15,8951.6%
ShepherdsvilleBullitt County14,9311.5%
BardstownNelson County14,1611.5%
LawrenceburgAnderson County12,3291.3%
LyndonJefferson County11,3011.2%
La GrangeOldham County10,6691.1%
MiddletownJefferson County9,9441.0%
HillviewBullitt County9,0200.9%
CrestwoodOldham County6,5820.7%
Douglass HillsJefferson County5,5750.6%
HurstbourneJefferson County4,7870.5%
ProspectOldham County4,7050.5%
CarrolltonCarroll County3,9640.4%

Counties Covered by Area Code 502

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Kentucky

County NameTotal Population% of 502 Area% of County
Jefferson County794,16678.6%96%
Bullitt County85,7655.0%57%
Scott County61,7244.2%66%
Franklin County52,3973.0%55%
Oldham County70,6003.0%41%
Shelby County50,4822.2%43%
Nelson County48,6091.5%29%
Anderson County24,9581.3%49%
Carroll County11,1110.4%36%
Henry County16,2020.3%17%
Owen County11,4650.2%15%
Spencer County20,7070.2%11%
Meade County30,4970.1%3%

☎️Area Code 502 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 752 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

66% Landline23% Wireless10% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(502) 200-💻VoIPLOUISVILLEONVOY, LLC - KY11/25/2015
(502) 201-📞LandlineLA GRANGEWIN.NET TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. - KY08/01/2002
(502) 202-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.10/24/2013
(502) 203-📞LandlineBARDSTOWNPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.10/23/2013
(502) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 205-📞LandlineSIMPSONVLLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KYN/A
(502) 206-💻VoIPGHENTONVOY, LLC - KY02/25/2016
(502) 207-📱WirelessLOUISVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA03/27/2025
(502) 208-💻VoIPLOUISVILLEBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - KY04/09/2012
(502) 209-📞LandlineFRANKFORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 210-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.02/02/2005
(502) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(502) 212-📞LandlineLOUISVILLELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KYN/A
(502) 213-📞LandlineLOUISVILLELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KYN/A
(502) 214-📞LandlineLOUISVILLELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KYN/A
(502) 215-📞LandlineSHEPHEDSVLWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY WEST, INC.N/A
(502) 216-📱WirelessLOUISVILLECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KYN/A
(502) 217-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 218-📱WirelessLAWRENCEBGNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA09/27/2021
(502) 219-💻VoIPFRANKFORTBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - KYN/A
(502) 220-📞LandlineSHELBYVLPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.07/24/2002
(502) 221-📱WirelessBEDFORDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA05/14/2002
(502) 222-📞LandlineLA GRANGEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 223-📞LandlineFRANKFORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 224-📱WirelessLOUISVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA03/30/2006
(502) 225-📞LandlineLA GRANGEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 226-📞LandlineFRANKFORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 227-📞LandlineFRANKFORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 228-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 229-📱WirelessFRANKFORTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA03/06/2002
(502) 230-📞LandlineLEBANONJCTLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY02/07/2002
(502) 231-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 232-📞LandlineSHELBYVLPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.N/A
(502) 233-📞LandlineBARDSTOWNLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY07/26/2002
(502) 234-📱WirelessFRANKFORTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA02/14/2005
(502) 235-📱WirelessLOUISVILLEMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(502) 236-💻VoIPCARROLLTONONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(502) 237-💻VoIPFRANKFORTONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(502) 238-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 239-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 240-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 241-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 242-💻VoIPLOUISVILLEPEERLESS NETWORK OF KENTUCKY, LLC - KY10/10/2013
(502) 243-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 244-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 245-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 246-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEWAVENATION, LLC12/05/2025
(502) 247-📞LandlineLOUISVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(502) 248-📱WirelessLA GRANGECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY02/18/2026
(502) 249-📞LandlineBARDSTOWNPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 502

Where is area code 502 located?

Area code 502 is located in Kentucky (United States), serving cities like Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Georgetown, Jeffersontown, Frankfort, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, St. Matthews, Shively, Shepherdsville, Bardstown.

What timezone is area code 502?

Area code 502 operates in the Eastern / Central timezone.

What state is area code 502?

Area code 502 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Kentucky.

Is area code 502 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 502 is an official geographic area code for Kentucky. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Kentucky

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 502.

270
Eastern / Central
Area Code 270
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow
364
Eastern / Central
Area Code 364
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow
606
Eastern / Central
Area Code 606
Ashland, Somerset, Middlesborough, Maysville, Corbin, London, Flatwoods, Pikeville, Morehead, Monticello
859
Eastern / Central
Area Code 859
Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Nicholasville, Independence, Erlanger, Winchester, Danville, Fort Thomas