Kenosha, Wisconsin

Where Is Area Code 262?

Area code 262 is in southeastern Wisconsin. It covers many suburbs and communities north, west, and south of Milwaukee, including Kenosha. It serves parts of the Lake Michigan shoreline and inland areas across a broad section of the region.

Major cities and communities in area code 262 include Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, West Bend, Oconomowoc, and Lake Geneva. The area code serves counties such as Kenosha County, Racine County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Walworth County, along with parts of several nearby counties.

Area code 262 includes well-known places such as the Lake Michigan waterfront in Kenosha and Racine. It also covers parts of the Milwaukee metropolitan area outside the city of Milwaukee itself. Other notable regional features include Kettle Moraine State Forest areas and resort communities near Geneva Lake.

History of Area Code 262

Area code 262 was created on September 25, 1999. It was split from area code 414, which had long served a much larger part of southeastern Wisconsin.

The split happened as demand grew for new telephone numbers in the Milwaukee region. After the split, 414 remained with the city of Milwaukee, while 262 served the surrounding suburban and outlying communities. Area code 262 is the result of a geographic split, not an overlay.

Key Facts About Area Code 262

• Area code 262 is in the state of Wisconsin, and Kenosha is one of its major cities.
• Area code 262 uses the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 262 was established on September 25, 1999.
• Area code 262 was created in a split from area code 414.
• Area code 262 serves southeastern Wisconsin outside the city of Milwaukee.
• Area code 262 covers cities such as Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Brookfield, Mequon, and West Bend.
• Area code 262 includes notable places such as Carthage College in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside near Kenosha and Racine, and the Lake Michigan shoreline.
• Area code 262 is a geographic area code for local telephone service, not a toll-free code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 262 in?

Area code 262 is in Wisconsin.

What major cities use area code 262?

Major cities in area code 262 include Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, West Bend, Oconomowoc, and Lake Geneva.

Is area code 262 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 262 is a geographic area code.