Sterling Heights, Michigan

Where Is Area Code 586?

Area code 586 is in southeastern Michigan. It serves most of Macomb County, which is part of the Detroit metropolitan area, just north and northeast of Detroit.

Sterling Heights is one of the largest cities in area code 586. Other major communities in the 586 area include Warren, St. Clair Shores, Roseville, Eastpointe, Clinton Township, Mount Clemens, and Fraser. The area code is closely tied to Macomb County and its inner and outer suburbs.

Lake St. Clair borders part of the 586 region to the south and east. The area also includes busy suburban corridors such as Van Dyke Avenue and Gratiot Avenue, and it sits near major Detroit-area transportation and industrial centers.

History of Area Code 586

Area code 586 began service on September 22, 2001. It was created in a split from area code 810, which had served a larger part of eastern Michigan before growing demand for new phone numbers required a change.

Area code 586 was introduced as a geographic split, not as an overlay. The split reflected continued population growth and heavy telephone use in Macomb County and nearby suburbs during the late 20th century and early 21st century. Michigan later added overlays in some other parts of the state, but 586 itself started as its own separate area code.

Key Facts About Area Code 586

• Area code 586 is a Michigan telephone area code that serves Sterling Heights and much of Macomb County.
• Sterling Heights is the major city most often associated with area code 586.
• Area code 586 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 586 began service on September 22, 2001.
• Area code 586 was created in a split from area code 810.
• Area code 586 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Communities in the 586 area include Warren, St. Clair Shores, Roseville, Eastpointe, Clinton Township, Mount Clemens, and Fraser.
• Macomb Community College, headquartered in Warren with campuses in Warren and Clinton Township, is a major public institution in the 586 area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 586 in?

Area code 586 is in Michigan.

What major cities use area code 586?

Major cities and communities in area code 586 include Sterling Heights, Warren, St. Clair Shores, Roseville, Eastpointe, Clinton Township, Mount Clemens, and Fraser.

Is area code 586 a toll-free number?

No, area code 586 is a geographic area code in southeastern Michigan.