Area Code Atlas

616 NPA Split; Creating 269 NPA (Michigan)

NPA 269 split from 616

Area code 269 was created in 2002 when the lower third of the old 616 territory, including Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, was split off. This left 616 serving the Grand Rapids area and nearby counties.

Revised Dialing Plan for the 616 and 269 NPAs (Michigan)

NPA 269 split from 616

On July 13, 2002, area code 269 was created as a split from area code 616. The new area code was assigned to the southwest portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, including cities such as Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Benton Harbor.