Area Code 802: Burlington, Vermont Coverage & History

Area code 802 covers Burlington and surrounding areas in Vermont. It is one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T in 1947. For the full picture, see all Vermont area codes.

Cities Served by Area Code 802

Area code 802 serves Entire state of Vermont, including all 14 counties, including the following cities and communities:

• Burlington
• South Burlington
• Rutland
• Essex Junction
• Bennington
• Montpelier
• Brattleboro
• St. Johnsbury

How to Get a 802 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 802 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 802 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 802 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 802 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 802 number. If you already have a 802 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 Vermont sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 802 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

Looking for a 802 number? 212areacode.com offers premium 802 numbers for Burlington, Vermont — choose your number, port it to any carrier in 3–5 business days, and pay a one-time fee with no monthly charges. Browse available 802 numbers →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 802 area code still in use?
Yes. 802 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Entire state of Vermont, including all 14 counties.

Can I get a 802 number if I don't live in Vermont?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 802 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 802 a scam area code?
No. 802 is a legitimate, active area code for Entire state of Vermont, including all 14 counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 802 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Vermont businesses, government offices, and residents.

Does Vermont have more than one area code?
No. Area code 802 is the sole area code for the entire state of Vermont and has been since October 1947. Vermont is one of only eleven states that still use a single area code.

Is ten-digit dialing required for local calls in the 802 area code?
Yes. Vermont transitioned to mandatory ten-digit dialing (802-XXX-XXXX) by October 24, 2021, due to the nationwide designation of 988 as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which conflicted with existing seven-digit local dialing.

Has area code 802 ever been split or had an overlay added?
No. Area code 802 has never been split or had an overlay code assigned. Vermont’s relatively small and slowly growing population has kept number demand low enough to sustain a single code since 1947.

Related Reading

• How Do Area Codes Work?
• How Are Area Codes Assigned?
• Why the Right Area Code Matters
• When Did We Start Using Area Codes?

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