The781 area code is a telephone prefix in the North American Numbering Plan, which surrounds theGreater Bostonmetropolitan area in the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts.
Being a global city,Bostonrequires a solid telecommunication system that equalizes its powerful economy. The 781 area code is one of the four prefixes that serve the city covering itsinner suburbsand some adjacent regions.
On the other hand, the only overlay for the dialing number 781 is the339area code. Currently, both prefixes run infiveof the14Massachusetts counties, including Norfolk, Middlesex, Suffolk, Plymouth, and Essex counties.
1. History
As we already explained, Boston City currently owns four dialing codes. One of them is the617area code installed inOctober 1947, as part of the 86 original codifications assigned forAT&Tand theBell System. In this way, Massachusetts received two prefixes, designating code 617 for theeasternsection of the state including Boston.
By1988, the 617 code lost a part of its service area with the creation of the508area code as a split from it. This number surrounded most of thewesternandsouthernsections of the old 617 territory, including Worcester, the South Coast, and the Cape and Islands.
The second split for the prefix 617 occurred onSeptember 1, 1997, when the 781 arrived at the state serving some outer and inner Boston suburbs and communities such as Arlington, Dedham, Burlington, Malden, Saugus, and others.
The prefix 781 disposes of a single overlay plan, the 339 area code activated onMay 2, 2001. Since this code appeared,ten-digit dialinghas been required in the region.
2. Location
Admitted onFebruary 6, 1788, Massachusetts is the most populous state of the New England region, encompassing over7.1 millioninhabitants that sprawl across10,565square miles. Also, this state is constituted of14counties,57cities, andeighturban areas.
The largest metropolitan area of the state isGreater Boston, which is also the largest of the entire New England region. Encompassing over4.3 millionresidents it has played a relevant role in the cultural, industrial, and financial sector of the country throughout history.
This combined statistical area is the only region in New England that surrounds three states,Massachusetts, New Hampshire, andRhode Island. Being considered the center of economic activities of the region it disposes oftennumbering plan areas.
Such as the rest of Massachusetts, the 781 code corresponds to theEastern Daylighttime zone. At present, it surrounds633.52square miles and contains94 non-unique postal area zip codes.
Adjacent codes
Massachusetts possesses the largest telephonic services of New England encompassing nine area codes. The 617 and413dialing codes are the first codifications installed in the network in1947.
Another important prefix is the978area code, established in north-central and most of northeastern Massachusetts. Activated onSeptember 1, 1997, this prefix owns a single overlay, the351area code that along with the339and774codes represent the most recent numbers added to the state; incorporated in2001.
On the other hand, the508area code stands out as the state’s largest codification in terms of users, encompassing nearly1.8 millionof the state’s 7.1 million residents.
3. Most Important Locations in the 570 Area Code
Boston
Located onMassachusetts Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean; Boston is the county seat of Suffolk County and city-state capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Besides, a great part of the city includes part of theCharles RiverandBoston Harbor.
Incorporated as a city onMarch 19, 1822, Boston is one of the oldest cities of the U.S. Usually referred to as “the city of neighborhoods” it is constituted by23official designated neighborhoods, such as Allston, Back Bay, Charlestown, Bay Village, among others.
In terms of population, Boston is the largest city of New England and the21stmost populated in the nation, encompassing over684kinhabitants. Also, it home to many educational institutions, including colleges and universities that make it a world leader is this sector.
Covering a total area of89.62square miles, Boston disposes of51 non-unique postal area zip codes.
Lynn
Located on the Atlantic Ocean,3.7 milesnorth of Boston, this city corresponds to the Greater Boston metro area. With a population of around93kresidents, Lynn is the most populous city of Essex County and the9thlargest of the state.
Settled in1629and incorporated in1850, it is the fifth oldest colonial settlement of Massachusetts. Today, this city is a cultural hub famous for its historic architecture and numerous public parks and open spaces.
Lynn surrounds a total area of13.53square miles and enclosessix non-unique postal area zip codes: 01901, 01902, 01903, 01904, 01905, and 01910.
4. Other Important Districts and ZIP Codes of the 781 Area Code
The 781 area code covers five of the 14 counties in Massachusetts including:
- Suffolk County: it is home to the city of Boston, which represents the capital of the commonwealth. Currently, it is thethird-mostpopulous county of the state enclosing nearly796k
- Norfolk County: founded in1793, it corresponds to the Greater Boston metro area. Norfolk is thefifth-mostpopulous county of the state with around700k Its county seat is the town of Dedham that encompasses over24kresidents.
- Essex County: settled in1643, Essex lies in the northeastern section of Massachusetts. With a population of around783kpeople, it is thefourth-largestcounty in the state in terms of population.
Main Postal and Shipping Services
- The UPS Store, Stoneham, MA, - +1 781-279-7070
- USPS Revere Carrier Annex, Revere, MA, - +1 781-284-2187
- Sunrise Postal Services, Malden, MA, - +1 781-321-6810
- Medina Shipping, Lynn, MA, - + +1 781-599-2286
5. FAQs
What is the most recent area code added to Massachusetts?
The newest area codes added to the Massachusetts network are the 774, 339, and 351, incorporated in 2001.
How Many Area Codes Are There in the Greater Boston?
The Greater Boston metro area disposes of ten numbering plan areas, one of them the 781 area code.
