The 786 area code is a telephone prefix that corresponds to the southern portion of Florida’s State. This prefix is an overlay for the 305 area code located in the same region.
Southern Florida plays an important role in the economic sector of the state. Some of the most relevant cities of Florida remain in the coverage radius of the 786 area code, including Miami Gardens, Kendall, Miami Beach, Homestead, and other municipalities.
By being one of the most populous states in the country, Florida possesses an extensive telephone network, which encloses 18 area codes for the whole territory. On the other hand, the 786 area code covers Miami-Dade and Monroe County, two relevant counties for the region in terms of telecommunications and tourism.
1. History
The first area code that started running in Florida was the dialing number 305. This prefix appeared as one of the original area codes assigned for the Bell System and AT&T as part of the North American Numbering Plan in 1947.
The 305 originally surrounded the full area of Florida. Since its creation, this area code has been divided 4 times: in 1953 to create the 813 area code, in 1965 to form the prefix 904, in 1988 to introduce the number 407, and in 1995 to include the 954 area code.
By 1998, the 786 area code arrived at the state as an overlay for the number 305. In the beginning, the prefix 786 just covered Miami-Dade County but not the Florida Keys in Monroe County. However, on June 1, 2015, it began serving in Monroe County too, making ten-digit dialing (area code + 7 numbers) necessary in this region.
2. Location
The 786 area code covers 1923.07 square miles and disposes of 137 non-unique postal area zip codes. It is located in the Eastern Daylight time zone, serving 2 of the 67 counties situated in Florida.
Florida is the third most populous state in the US, after Texas and California. On the other hand, the southern region is one of the three most common regions in the state, just like central and north areas.
The Florida Keys and the Miami metropolitan area are some of the zone situated on this side of the state. Its largest and most populous city is the popular region of Miami, belonging to Miami-Dade County, which also is the most populous county in Florida.
Adjacent codes
As we mentioned before Florida’s telephone network comprises 18 area codes. The 305 area code is not only the oldest but also the most populated telephone prefix in the state, serving around 2.1 million of the state's 18.8 million residents.
The 239 area code covering Southwestern Florida is the newest codification functioning in the region. Activated in 2003, this prefix is the only dialing code covering the area and was split from the prefix 941.
Another relevant code corresponding to Florida is the 904 area code, located in the first coast region of the state. It covers Jacksonville, the most populated city in Florida’s territory, which is currently one of the few urban areas without an overlay.
3. Most Important Cities in the 973 Area Code
Miami
The Coastal Metropolis of Miami is the third most populous metropolis on the East Coast of the country and the second-most populous city in Florida. This city lies in southeastern Florida on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River.
Incorporated as a city on July 28, 1896, Miami is a cultural, financial, and commercial center for the U.S. and the whole world. Also, it is one of the most global cities in business activities and possesses an important system of international banks.
This city encloses 104 non-unique ZIP codes, all of them covered by the 786 and 305 area codes.
Hialeah
With an estimated population of 234.539 inhabitants, this city is the second most populous covered by the 786 area code after Miami. Located in Miami-Dade County, Hialeah is one of the principal cities of the Miami metropolitan area.
Incorporated on September 10, 1925, Hialeah has been influenced by the Hispanic and Latin communities located in its area. This city owns the highest percentage of Cuban and Cuban American residents in the country, constituting 73% of the city’s population.
This location has 10 non-unique ZIP codes.
Miami Gardens
Located in Miami-Dade County, its incorporation as a city dates from May 13, 2003. Currently, Miami Gardens is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area and stands out as the largest city with a majority African American population.
This city is home to a great quantity of Latin and Hispanic people, which constitutes more than 70% of the population. During the last decades, Miami Gardens has been famous for its ethnic and linguistic diversification, encompassing residents of many Latin American countries.
Miami Gardens disposes of 8 non-unique ZIP codes, including 33014, 33015, and 33017, among others.
4. Other Important Locations and ZIP Codes of the 786 Area Code
The 786 area code just covers two counties in Florida’s territory; they are:
- Miami-Dade County: is the most populous county in Florida with around 2,717 million residents. Its county seat and main city is Miami and is one of the three southern counties in Florida that make up the Miami metropolitan area.
- Monroe County: founded on July 3, 1823, Monroe County comprises the Key West Micropolitan Statistical Area. Its county seat is Key West but the most populated location is the Island of Florida Keys.
Main Postal and Shipping Services
- Goin' Postal Miami, Miami, FL, - +1 786-773-3023
- Mailbox, Miami, FL - +1 786-362-6028
- VIRTUAL ENVIOS, Miami, FL, - +1 786-383-1143
- Pak Mail, Doral, FL, - +1 786-801-3416
5. FAQs
How many area codes are there in Miami?
The 305 and 786 area codes are the only codifications available in Miami.
What is the most used area code in Miami?
The 305 area code is the most employed in the city with more than 2.1 million users.