What Is Area Code 616? (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Area code 616 covers Grand Rapids and surrounding areas in Michigan. It is one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T in 1947. For the full picture, see all Michigan area codes.

Cities Served by Area Code 616

Area code 616 serves West Michigan — Kent and Ottawa counties, with portions of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm counties, including the following cities and communities:

• Grand Rapids
• Wyoming
• Kentwood
• Holland
• Grand Haven
• Greenville
• Zeeland
• Ionia

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 231, 269, 906.

How to Get a 616 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 616 area code, each suited to a different need:

1. Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 616 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Browse our 616 inventory.
2. Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 616 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
3. Port an existing 616 number. If you already have a 616 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Michigan sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 616 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 616 area code still in use?
Yes. 616 is actively assigned to new phone lines in West Michigan — Kent and Ottawa counties, with portions of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm counties.

Can I get a 616 number if I don't live in Michigan?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 616 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 616 a scam area code?
No. 616 is a legitimate, active area code for West Michigan — Kent and Ottawa counties, with portions of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 616 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Michigan businesses, government offices, and residents.

What cities are in the 616 area code?
Area code 616 covers Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Holland, Grand Haven, Greenville, Zeeland, and Ionia, along with surrounding communities in Kent, Ottawa, and portions of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm counties.

Does the 616 area code have an overlay?
No. As of 2026, area code 616 has no overlay. It is the sole area code serving its geographic region, so local seven-digit dialing still applies within the 616 NPA.

When was area code 616 established?
Area code 616 was one of the original 86 North American area codes, placed into service on January 1, 1947. It originally covered all of western Michigan and the entire Upper Peninsula.

What area codes were split from 616?
Three codes were split from 616: area code 906 (Upper Peninsula, 1961), area code 231 (northwestern Lower Peninsula, 1999), and area code 269 (southwestern Michigan including Kalamazoo, 2002).

Related Reading

• When Did We Start Using Area Codes?
• How Many Area Codes Are In the US?
• Who Invented Area Codes?
• Why Use Area Codes For Local Calls?

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