The Ultimate Guide to the 507 Area Code: Everything You Need to Know

What is the 507 Area Code?

The 507 area code is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the southeastern portion of Minnesota. It was created in 1947 as a split from the 612 area code due to the population growth in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The 507 area code now covers 28 counties in Minnesota, including Rochester, Winona, and Mankato.

Counties Served by the 507 Area Code

The following counties in Minnesota are served by the 507 area code:

• Blue Earth County
• Brown County
• Carver County
• Cottonwood County
• Dodge County
• Faribault County
• Fillmore County
• Freeborn County
• Goodhue County
• Houston County
• Jackson County
• Kandiyohi County
• Le Sueur County
• Martin County
• McLeod County
• Meeker County
• Mower County
• Murray County
• Nicollet County
• Nobles County
• Olmsted County
• Pipestone County
• Polk County
• Redwood County
• Renville County
• Rice County
• Rock County
• Scott County
• Sibley County
• Steele County
• Wabasha County
• Waseca County
• Watonwan County
• Winona County
• Wright County
• Yellow Medicine County

Major Cities in the 507 Area Code

The 507 area code serves several major cities in Minnesota, including:

• Rochester
• Winona
• Mankato
• Owatonna
• Northfield
• Faribault
• Albert Lea
• Austin
• Red Wing
• St. Peter
• Willmar

History of the 507 Area Code

The 507 area code was created in 1947 as a split from the 612 area code. At the time, the 612 area code covered the entire state of Minnesota. However, the population growth in the Twin Cities metropolitan area led to the need for a new area code for the southeastern portion of the state. The 507 area code has remained relatively stable since its creation. However, there have been some minor changes to its boundaries over the years. In 1997, the 507 area code was expanded to include the cities of Northfield and Faribault. In 2001, the 507 area code was further expanded to include the city of Winona.

Fun Facts About the 507 Area Code

• The 507 area code is the 12th largest area code in Minnesota.
• The 507 area code is home to the Mayo Clinic, one of the world's leading medical centers.
• The 507 area code is also home to the Spam Museum, which celebrates the iconic canned meat product.