Vermont is served by a single area code as of 2026. This guide walks through which code it is, when it was assigned, how it has held up against population growth, and what the prospects look like for additional codes in the future.
The Short Answer
Vermont currently has one active area code in service. The code has held its territory without needing relief since it was assigned, which reflects Vermont’s population size and the rate at which new phone lines are being activated in the state.
By population, Vermont ranks #49 nationally with roughly 648,493 residents as of the most recent estimates. That puts the state’s area code count in line with its population peers — denser, faster-growing states need more codes; smaller states need fewer.
The Vermont Area Code
The active area codes serving Vermont are listed below, in numerical order. Where a code is an overlay or a split-off from an earlier code, that relationship is noted.
- 802 — Entire state of Vermont
How Vermont’s Area Codes Grew Over Time
Vermont received its first area code, 802, when the North American Numbering Plan launched in 1947. That single code initially covered the entire state, and subsequent splits and overlays narrowed it over the decades that followed.
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Browse Vermont Area Codes →- 1947 — 802 assigned as Vermont's area code at the launch of the North American Numbering Plan, covering the entire state. It has remained the state's only area code ever since.
- 2021 — Vermont moved to mandatory 10-digit local dialing in October 2021 as part of the nationwide rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which required freeing up the 988 prefix within 802.
What’s Next for Vermont Area Codes
Vermont is one of roughly a dozen states still served by a single area code, and 802 is not under any near-term exhaust pressure. NANPA’s most recent NPA exhaust projections show no relief planned for 802, reflecting the state’s small population and slow growth. There is no overlay or split on the schedule, so 802 is expected to remain Vermont’s sole area code for the foreseeable future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does Vermont have?
Vermont has one area code, 802, which covers the entire state. It is one of about a dozen U.S. states still served by a single area code.
What is the oldest area code in Vermont?
802 is the oldest active area code in Vermont, assigned in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan launched. It remains in service today, though its geographic footprint has typically been reduced by subsequent splits and overlays.
What is the newest area code in Vermont?
The most recent area code addition to Vermont was 988, activated in 2021. New phone lines provisioned in its service area are increasingly drawn from this code as older overlays approach exhaustion.
What area code is used in Burlington, Vermont?
Burlington uses 802, the same as the rest of the state. Because Vermont has only one area code, every city, including Montpelier, Rutland, and Brattleboro, shares 802.
Why does Vermont still have just one area code?
Vermont has a small population of roughly 648,000 spread across a largely rural state, so demand for telephone numbers has never outpaced the supply within 802. Many residents also regard 802 as a point of local pride, and there has been no need to split the state or add an overlay.
Do I have to dial the area code for local calls in Vermont?
Yes. Since October 2021, Vermont has required 10-digit dialing for all calls, including local ones. This change was made nationwide so that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline could be reached by dialing those three digits.
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