Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Where Is Area Code 414?

Area code 414 serves Milwaukee and a small part of southeastern Wisconsin. It covers the City of Milwaukee and most of Milwaukee County. It is one of the main area codes used in the Milwaukee metro area.

Area code 414 includes Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Cudahy, St. Francis, and South Milwaukee. It also serves several nearby communities within Milwaukee County. It does not cover all of southeastern Wisconsin, because other nearby areas use different area codes.

This area code sits along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Milwaukee landmarks in the 414 region include downtown Milwaukee, the Milwaukee River, and the shorefront near the Port of Milwaukee. Major institutions in the area include Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

History of Area Code 414

Area code 414 was created in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes. At that time, it served a much larger part of Wisconsin than it does today. It was one of the first codes assigned when AT&T and the Bell System launched the North American Numbering Plan.

Area code 414 later shrank through splits as demand for phone numbers grew. In 1997, area code 920 split from 414. In 1999, area code 262 split from 414, leaving 414 mostly limited to Milwaukee County. In 2023, Wisconsin regulators approved an all-services overlay with area code 274, and 10-digit dialing became required in the 414 region on October 24, 2023.

Key Facts About Area Code 414

• Area code 414 is in Wisconsin, and its main city is Milwaukee.
• Area code 414 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 414 was introduced in 1947 as an original area code in the North American Numbering Plan.
• Area code 414 now serves most of Milwaukee County after splits created area codes 920 in 1997 and 262 in 1999.
• Area code 274 overlays area code 414, and both codes now serve the same geographic area.
• Ten-digit dialing became mandatory in the 414 area on October 24, 2023, because of the 274 overlay.
• Milwaukee, the core city in area code 414, had a population of 561,385 in the 2020 United States Census.
• Notable places in the 414 area include Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee lakefront on Lake Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 414 in?

Area code 414 is in Wisconsin.

What major cities use area code 414?

Major cities and communities in area code 414 include Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Cudahy, St. Francis, and South Milwaukee.

Is area code 414 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 414 is a geographic area code for Milwaukee, Wisconsin.