The area code 607 is located in Elmira, New York.
Area code 607 serves Elmira, New York, and much of south-central New York’s Southern Tier and parts of the Finger Lakes. Centered near the Pennsylvania border, Elmira sits along the Chemung River and is the county seat of Chemung County. This area code helps identify phone numbers from Elmira and nearby communities across the I-86/NY 17 corridor, a key route linking the region’s cities and colleges.
Major communities and landmarks in 607 include:
History: Area code 607 was established in 1954, formed from parts of 315 and 716 to serve New York’s south-central counties. It covers a wide mix of college towns, manufacturing centers, and outdoor destinations, from gorges and lakes to racing and glassmaking. Elmira adds aviation heritage through the National Soaring Museum, and its historic connection to author Mark Twain draws visitors year-round.
Helpful notes: 607 phone numbers indicate a caller from the Southern Tier/Finger Lakes region of New York, though mobile and VoIP services mean a number can travel with its owner. The region operates on Eastern Time, and 607 remains one of New York’s long-standing area codes outside the New York City metro. For anyone searching local phone numbers, 607 is widely recognized across Elmira and neighboring cities.
"Assigned in 1954" — North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)