Cities in area code 206
206 numbers are anchored to 5 rate centers across Washington. Each row shows how many active prefixes the locality holds — a direct measure of its numbering footprint.
Ranked by active prefixes, the code's territory runs through Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Des Moines, Richmond Beach and Vashon.
Metropolitan coverage: 4 rate centers belong to FCC top-100 metro areas.
Overlap note: 1 localities are shared with other area codes, so a neighbor's number may differ in its first three digits.
Clock-wise the coverage is Pacific.
A caller's real location can differ: numbers port between carriers and follow their owners when they move. Use the prefix tables to see where a specific number block was issued.
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Metro area | All codes serving it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 676 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 206 |
| Bainbridge Island | 28 | — | 206 |
| Des Moines | 21 | (Seattle--Bellevue--Everett, WA PMSA) | 206, 253 |
| Richmond Beach | 19 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 206 |
| Vashon | 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 206 |
FAQ
What is the biggest city in area code 206?
Seattle holds the most active prefixes (676), making it the code's largest numbering locality.
How many places does 206 cover?
5 rate centers in Washington hold active 206 prefixes, from Seattle down to communities with a single prefix.
Does a 206 number guarantee the caller lives in one of these places?
No — the tables show where number blocks were issued. Porting and VoIP let people keep or acquire numbers anywhere.