St. Paul, Minnesota

Where Is Area Code 651?

Area code 651 serves St. Paul and the eastern part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota. It covers Ramsey County, which includes St. Paul, and it also reaches into nearby communities east and south of the city.

Area code 651 includes major cities and communities such as St. Paul, Maplewood, Woodbury, Eagan, Roseville, White Bear Lake, Cottage Grove, and Stillwater. It serves parts of several counties, including Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington counties. The area code covers many suburbs on the east side of the Twin Cities.

Area code 651 also covers places along the Mississippi River and near the St. Croix River on Minnesota’s eastern border with Wisconsin. Notable landmarks in the 651 area include the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, the Cathedral of Saint Paul, and Xcel Energy Center. The region includes both dense urban neighborhoods and river valley communities.

History of Area Code 651

Area code 651 was created on July 12, 1998, in a split from area code 612. The split gave St. Paul and many eastern Twin Cities suburbs the new 651 area code, while Minneapolis kept 612. The change happened as the region needed more phone numbers.

Area code 651 is a split area code, not an overlay. In 2000, another split in the Twin Cities created area code 763 from parts of 612, but 651 itself did not receive an overlay. The growth of mobile phones, fax lines, and other services in the 1990s increased demand for new numbers across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region.

Key Facts About Area Code 651

• Area code 651 is in Minnesota, and its best-known city is St. Paul, the state capital.
• Area code 651 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 651 was created on July 12, 1998, in a split from area code 612.
• Area code 651 is a geographic area code for eastern St. Paul and many east metro communities, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 651 serves Ramsey County and parts of Dakota and Washington counties in the Twin Cities region.
• St. Paul, Maplewood, Woodbury, Eagan, Roseville, and Stillwater are among the cities that use area code 651.
• Major institutions and landmarks in the 651 area include the Minnesota State Capitol, the Cathedral of Saint Paul, and Xcel Energy Center.
• Area code 651 serves part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area, one of the largest metro regions in the Upper Midwest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 651 in?

Area code 651 is in Minnesota.

What major cities use area code 651?

Major cities that use area code 651 include St. Paul, Maplewood, Woodbury, Eagan, Roseville, White Bear Lake, Cottage Grove, and Stillwater.

Is area code 651 a toll-free number?

No, area code 651 is a geographic area code for St. Paul and eastern Twin Cities communities.