802 area code — Burlington, VT geographic
- State
- Vermont
- Major area
- Burlington
- Time zone
- Eastern
- In service since
- 1947-01-01
- Active prefixes
- 567
- Rate centers
- 141
- Carriers
- 46
- Projected exhaust
- 1Q 2070
Area code 802 is a geographic code serving Burlington, Vermont in the Eastern time zone. It has been in service since January 1, 1947. Keep in mind the code identifies where the number was registered; the person calling may be elsewhere.
The code currently holds 567 working prefixes, held by 46 different carriers. Of these, 449 are pooled prefixes shared by multiple carriers. Numbers are anchored to 141 rate centers — billing localities that fix where each prefix belongs.
The current NANPA exhaust forecast is 1Q 2070.
Local calls inside 802 are dialed 10D; 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion..
Among Vermont codes, 802 stands out as the only area code serving Vermont.
If a 802 call asks for money or personal data, treat the displayed number as unverified: hang up and reach the organization through its published number. Numbering data locates numbers, not callers.
Largest localities in 802
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 72 | — |
| Rutland | 23 | — |
| White River Junction | 21 | — |
| Montpelier | 19 | — |
| Essex Junction | 17 | — |
| Brattleboro | 14 | — |
| Barre | 14 | — |
| Saint Albans | 13 | — |
| Saint Johnsbury | 11 | — |
| Middlebury | 11 | — |
FAQ
Is 802 a toll-free number?
No. 802 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Will 802 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 1Q 2070 — decades of capacity remain.
Why am I getting spam calls from 802 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 802 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.