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Indiana
219 Area Code
219 Area Code
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The 219 area code covers northwest Indiana, a region closely tied to both the Chicago metro area and Indiana’s manufacturing and industrial base. With a 219 area code number, your business can connect with communities in Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Michigan City, and surrounding towns. Whether you’re serving logistics companies, local retailers, or universities, a 219 number makes you instantly recognizable as part of the local business landscape.
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A 219 area code number places your business at the heart of northwest Indiana, a region that borders Chicago and plays an important role in manufacturing, education, and transportation. Customers and partners in Gary, Hammond, and Michigan City will instantly recognize your local presence. Even if your team is remote, having a 219 phone number builds credibility and helps increase pickup rates across the region.
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The 219 area code serves northwest Indiana, including cities like Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, and Michigan City.
Area code 219 is located in the state of Indiana, serving the northwestern part of the state bordering Illinois and Lake Michigan.
The United States does not have one universal area code. Instead, it uses the country code +1, followed by state or region-specific area codes.
Each area code can support up to about 7.9 million unique phone numbers, though the actual availability depends on demand.
Area codes identify geographic calling zones within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). They allow calls to be routed correctly across regions.
Area codes became necessary as the number of phone users grew, ensuring that calls could be accurately directed to the right region without overlap.