Cities in area code 505
505 numbers are anchored to 34 rate centers across New Mexico. 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 Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, Aztec, Los Alamos, Las Vegas and Grants, and 25 smaller communities down to single-prefix localities.
Metropolitan coverage: 3 rate centers belong to FCC top-100 metro areas.
Clock-wise the coverage is Mountain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 374 | Albuquerque, NM | 505 |
| Santa Fe | 68 | — | 505 |
| Farmington | 66 | — | 505 |
| Gallup | 35 | — | 505 |
| Aztec | 20 | — | 505 |
| Los Alamos | 16 | Albuquerque, NM | 505 |
| Las Vegas | 15 | — | 505 |
| Grants | 14 | — | 505 |
| Espanola | 13 | — | 505 |
| Shiprock | 6 | — | 505 |
| White Rock | 6 | — | 505 |
| Abiquiu | 5 | — | 505 |
| Zuni | 4 | — | 505 |
| Chimayo | 3 | — | 505 |
| Ojo Caliente | 3 | — | 505 |
| Dixon | 3 | — | 505 |
| Fence Lake | 3 | — | 505 |
| Vanderwagon | 3 | — | 505 |
| Pine Hill | 3 | — | 505 |
| Pecos | 3 | — | 505 |
| Ramah | 3 | — | 505 |
| Crown Point | 2 | — | 505 |
| Truchas | 2 | — | 505 |
| Velarde | 2 | — | 505 |
| Tse Bonito | 1 | — | 505 |
| Pueblo Pintado | 1 | — | 505 |
| Newcomb | 1 | — | 505 |
| Sanostee | 1 | — | 505 |
| Torreon | 1 | Albuquerque, NM | 505 |
| Naschitti | 1 | — | 505 |
| Tohatchi | 1 | — | 505 |
| Twin Lakes | 1 | — | 505 |
| Navajo | 1 | — | 505 |
| Toadlena | 1 | — | 505 |
FAQ
What is the biggest city in area code 505?
Albuquerque holds the most active prefixes (374), making it the code's largest numbering locality.
How many places does 505 cover?
34 rate centers in New Mexico hold active 505 prefixes, from Albuquerque down to communities with a single prefix.
Does a 505 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.