262 Area Code — Wisconsin
262 is a North American Numbering Plan area code for Wisconsin, the United States. It covers about 2,057,144 people in 92 towns and 152 ZIP codes, including Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Area code | 262 |
| Country | United States (+1) |
| State / province | Wisconsin |
| Type | Standalone (no other NANP code covers the same towns) |
| Time zone | Central |
| Population covered | 2,057,144 |
| Towns covered | 92 |
| ZIP codes | 152 |
| Approx. centre | 42.942, -88.116 |
Where area code 262 is used
Area code 262 is assigned to Wisconsin, the United States, inside the North American Numbering Plan. Numbers in the code are written (262) NXX-XXXX at home and +1 262 NXX-XXXX when dialled from outside Canada and the United States. Since the NANP moved to 10-digit dialling you must always include the area code, even for a local call.
Towns and cities in area code 262
The 92 towns below are the largest in the 262 footprint, ranked by population. Every one of them links to its own page with the full list of area codes and ZIP codes for that town.
| Town | County | Population | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | 784,130 | 41 |
| Racine | Racine County | 128,133 | 8 |
| Kenosha | Kenosha County | 111,923 | 5 |
| Waukesha | Waukesha County | 95,121 | 4 |
| West Bend | Washington County | 49,442 | 2 |
| Brookfield | Waukesha County | 45,004 | 3 |
| New Berlin | Waukesha County | 40,109 | 2 |
| Menomonee Falls | Waukesha County | 39,559 | 2 |
| Oconomowoc | Waukesha County | 37,558 | 1 |
| Oak Creek | Milwaukee County | 37,325 | 1 |
| Franklin | Milwaukee County | 35,433 | 1 |
| Burlington | Racine County | 28,751 | 1 |
Counties covered
| County | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 48 |
| Waukesha County | 31 |
| Kenosha County | 19 |
| Racine County | 16 |
| Walworth County | 16 |
| Washington County | 12 |
| Ozaukee County | 8 |
| Jefferson County | 2 |
Nearby area codes
How to dial area code 262
- Within North America: 262 + 7-digit number (262-NXX-XXXX). The leading 1 is optional on a mobile phone and required on most landlines for long-distance.
- From abroad: your country's international prefix, then 1, then 262, then the 7-digit number — for example 00 1 262 NXX-XXXX from most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is 262?
262 is a North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Wisconsin, the United States. It covers about 2,057,144 people in 92 towns.
Is 262 a US or Canadian area code?
262 is a United States area code. Canada and the United States share the +1 country code, so both are part of the same numbering plan.
What time zone is area code 262 in?
Area code 262 is in the Central time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits?
Yes. Every NANP call now requires the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a local call.