Geographic Regions and Area Codes

Area code 262 covers a significant portion of southeastern Wisconsin, encompassing a 3,000 square mile area. This region includes major cities such as Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee, as well as numerous smaller towns and villages. The area code was created in 1999 as a split from area code 414 and serves the suburban areas surrounding Milwaukee. The 262 area code is the primary area code for southeastern Wisconsin, covering 65 cities and 9 counties. There are no overlays, meaning this is the sole area code for the region.

Key cities in Area Code 262:

  • Milwaukee
  • Kenosha
  • Racine
  • Waukesha
  • Brookfield