Ashland, Kentucky

Where Is Area Code 606?

Area code 606 is in eastern Kentucky. It serves a large part of the eastern half of the state, including Ashland and many communities in the Appalachian region. The area stretches from the Ohio River in the north to the Tennessee and Virginia borders in the south and east.

Major cities and communities in area code 606 include Ashland, Morehead, Somerset, Corbin, London, Hazard, Pikeville, and Middlesboro. It covers places in northeastern, east-central, southeastern, and south-central Kentucky. Counties in the area include Boyd County, where Ashland is located, along with many surrounding counties across eastern Kentucky.

The region includes well-known Appalachian landscapes and river valleys. Notable geographic features in the 606 area include parts of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Cumberland Gap area, and the Big Sandy River region. The Ohio River also borders part of the northern edge of the area code near Ashland.

History of Area Code 606

Area code 606 was created in 1954. It was split from Kentucky's original statewide area code, 502, as telephone service expanded and more numbers were needed in the eastern part of the state.

Area code 606 has been reduced by later splits. In 1999, area code 859 was created from part of 606 for central Kentucky, including the Lexington area. In 2000, area code 270 was created from the western part of 502, but 606 itself remains a separate geographic area code for eastern Kentucky and is not an overlay.

Key Facts About Area Code 606

• Area code 606 is a Kentucky area code, and Ashland is one of its best-known cities.
• Area code 606 serves eastern Kentucky, including cities such as Ashland, Pikeville, Hazard, Somerset, London, Corbin, and Morehead.
• Area code 606 was created in 1954 from a split of area code 502.
• Area code 606 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free area code.
• Area code 606 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 606 includes Ashland in Boyd County, near the Ohio River and the West Virginia border.
• Area code 606 covers parts of Appalachian Kentucky, including communities near the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
• Area code 606 serves several colleges and universities in eastern Kentucky, including Morehead State University in Morehead and the University of Pikeville in Pikeville.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 606 in?

Area code 606 is in Kentucky.

What major cities use area code 606?

Major cities in area code 606 include Ashland, Morehead, Somerset, Corbin, London, Hazard, Pikeville, and Middlesboro.

Is area code 606 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 606 is a geographic area code for eastern Kentucky.