Area Code 802 - Bennington, Vermont

Where Is Area Code 802?

Area code 802 serves the entire state of Vermont, including Bennington in southwestern Vermont. Vermont is part of New England, and the 802 service area covers all 14 counties. It includes major population centers such as Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Brattleboro, Barre, and St. Albans.

The area includes the Green Mountains, Lake Champlain, and the Connecticut River valley. Notable sites within the 802 region include the Bennington Battle Monument in Bennington and the Vermont State House in Montpelier. Vermont borders New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Quebec, Canada.

Cities and Communities in the 802 Area Code

Bennington, Bennington County
Burlington, Chittenden County
Montpelier, Washington County
Rutland, Rutland County
Brattleboro, Windham County
Barre, Washington County
St. Albans, Franklin County
Newport, Orleans County
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County
Middlebury, Addison County
Springfield, Windsor County
Stowe, Lamoille County
Manchester, Bennington County
Woodstock, Windsor County
Shelburne, Chittenden County
Essex Junction, Chittenden County
South Burlington, Chittenden County
Winooski, Chittenden County
Colchester, Chittenden County
Williston, Chittenden County
Milton, Chittenden County
Swanton, Franklin County
Morrisville, Lamoille County
White River Junction, Windsor County

History of Area Code 802

Area code 802 was assigned to Vermont in 1947 as one of the original area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. Vermont received one statewide code, so 802 covered the state rather than a smaller region around Bennington or another city.

Vermont has not split 802 into separate geographic area codes. The state has approved a 369 overlay, which adds another code in the same geographic area instead of dividing 802’s territory. The overlay provides additional telephone numbering capacity while 802 continues to cover Vermont.

Key Facts About Area Code 802

Area code 802 is Vermont’s geographic area code, and Bennington is its primary city.
The 802 footprint covers Vermont’s 14 counties, including Bennington, Chittenden, and Windham counties.
Vermont had 643,077 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, a population reference for the area covered by 802.
Area code 802 is an original area code assigned in 1947, not a code created by a geographic split.
The approved 369 overlay adds a code to Vermont’s existing service area without changing 802’s geographic coverage.
Vermont uses Eastern Time, including Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time.
The University of Vermont is in Burlington and was founded in 1791.
The Bennington Battle Monument stands in Bennington and commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

Got a missed call from 802?

Our directory lists 802 for Bennington, Vermont, but an area code alone cannot establish who is calling. Scammers can fake caller ID to match the first six digits of the number they are dialing, a trick called neighbor spoofing, so a familiar-looking code proves nothing about who is really calling.

If you were not expecting the call, let it go to voicemail. Verify the caller through a trusted contact method before returning the call, and never share personal details with an unverified caller.

Worth knowing: an area code no longer tells you where someone is. Mobile numbers keep their original code when people move, so a 802 number may belong to someone who left Vermont years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 802

Where is area code 802?

Our directory lists area code 802 for Bennington, Vermont. The listed city is a reference location, not a complete coverage map. A phone number's area code does not establish the caller's current location.

What time zone is area code 802 in?

This directory uses Eastern Time (ET) for Vermont. This is state-level guidance; confirm the recipient's local time before calling.

Is area code 802 a scam?

An area code alone cannot tell you whether a call is genuine. Caller ID can be spoofed, including numbers that appear local. Let unexpected calls go to voicemail and verify the caller independently before sharing personal information.

Is area code 802 toll-free?

The directory lists 802 as a geographic area code, not a toll-free code. US toll-free codes include 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888. Your carrier and calling plan determine any charges.

Where Is Area Code 802?

Cities and Communities in the 802 Area Code

Bennington, Bennington County

Burlington, Chittenden County

Montpelier, Washington County

Rutland, Rutland County

Brattleboro, Windham County

Barre, Washington County

St. Albans, Franklin County

Newport, Orleans County

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County

Middlebury, Addison County

Springfield, Windsor County

Stowe, Lamoille County

Manchester, Bennington County

Woodstock, Windsor County

Shelburne, Chittenden County

Essex Junction, Chittenden County

South Burlington, Chittenden County

Winooski, Chittenden County

Colchester, Chittenden County

Williston, Chittenden County

Milton, Chittenden County

Swanton, Franklin County

Morrisville, Lamoille County

White River Junction, Windsor County

History of Area Code 802

Key Facts About Area Code 802

Area code 802 is Vermont’s geographic area code, and Bennington is its primary city.

The 802 footprint covers Vermont’s 14 counties, including Bennington, Chittenden, and Windham counties.

Vermont had 643,077 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, a population reference for the area covered by 802.

Area code 802 is an original area code assigned in 1947, not a code created by a geographic split.

The approved 369 overlay adds a code to Vermont’s existing service area without changing 802’s geographic coverage.

Vermont uses Eastern Time, including Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time.

The University of Vermont is in Burlington and was founded in 1791.

The Bennington Battle Monument stands in Bennington and commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.