Area Code 857

Area Code 857
Post Office City: Boston, MA
County: Suffolk County County
Timezone: America/New_York
Coordinates: -71.06, 42.35
Area Code: 857

What is the Area Code?

In the United States, the "Area Code" is a numerical prefix used in phone numbers to identify a specific geographic region within the country. These area codes are part of the telephone numbering system and are essential for the proper routing of calls.

The area code typically consists of three digits and precedes the local phone number. For example, in the phone number (212) 555-1234, "212" is the area code that corresponds to a part of New York City.

Functions of the Area Code:

Geographic Identification: Allows the determination of the region or city from which a call originates. Call Routing: Helps telephone service providers direct calls efficiently through their network. Number Distribution: Facilitates the assignment and organization of phone numbers to avoid conflicts and duplications. Billing: Sometimes, call costs can vary depending on the area code, especially for long-distance calls. In summary, area codes are fundamental to the functioning of the telephone system in the United States, ensuring that calls are connected correctly and managed in an orderly manner.

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Cities and counties within 857 Area Code

Here are the cities and towns for Area Code 857 that the US Post Office accepts. The city listed as the main city is usually where the main post office is located. When sending a letter or package, always include your preferred city to ensure your delivery is as successful as possible

Primary CityAceptable CitiesStateCountyZIPArea codesTimezone
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02108617, 781, 508, 857America/New_York
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02110617, 857, 508, 774, 781, 000America/New_York
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02114508, 617, 781, 857America/New_York
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02115617, 857America/New_York
BostonRoxburyMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02118617, 781, 857America/New_York
Roxbury CrossingBoston, Mission Hill, Roxbury, Roxbury XingMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02120617, 857America/New_York
DorchesterBoston, Grove HallMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02121617, 781, 857America/New_York
DorchesterBoston, Uphams CornerMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02125617, 857America/New_York
BostonSouth BostonMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02127508, 617, 774, 781, 857America/New_York
BostonEast BostonMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02128617, 857America/New_York
CharlestownBostonMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02129617, 781, 857America/New_York
Jamaica PlainBostonMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02130617, 857America/New_York
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02133617, 508, 781, 857, 978America/New_York
BrightonBostonMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02135617, 857America/New_York
Hyde ParkBoston, ReadvilleMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02136617, 857America/New_York
Cambridge--Massachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02138617, 978, 857America/New_York
Cambridge--Massachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02139617, 781, 978, 857, 339America/New_York
Cambridge--Massachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02142617, 781, 508, 857, 978America/New_York
SomervilleW Somerville, West SomervilleMassachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02144617, 781, 857America/New_York
SomervilleWinter HillMassachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02145617, 781, 857America/New_York
Malden--Massachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02148617, 781, 339, 857America/New_York
Everett--Massachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02149617, 781, 857America/New_York
Chelsea--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02150617, 857America/New_York
Winthrop--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02152617, 978, 857America/New_York
BostonCambridgeMassachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02163617, 339, 781, 857, 978America/New_York
QuincyWollastonMassachusetts(MA)Norfolk County02170617, 857America/New_York
QuincyNorth Quincy, SquantumMassachusetts(MA)Norfolk County02171617, 857America/New_York
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02199617, 339, 781, 857, 978America/New_York
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02222617, 857America/New_York
Boston--Massachusetts(MA)Suffolk County02284508, 617, 781, 857, 978America/New_York
Brookline--Massachusetts(MA)Norfolk County02445617, 857America/New_York
Brookline--Massachusetts(MA)Norfolk County02446617, 857America/New_York
NewtonNewtonvilleMassachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02458617, 781, 857America/New_York
NewtonvilleNewtonMassachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02460617, 781, 857America/New_York
West NewtonNewtonMassachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02465781, 617, 857America/New_York
Chestnut HillBoston Clg, Boston CollegeMassachusetts(MA)Norfolk County02467781, 617, 857America/New_York
WatertownE Watertown, East WatertownMassachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02472617, 781, 978, 857America/New_York
Belmont--Massachusetts(MA)Middlesex County02478617, 781, 857America/New_York
Needham--Massachusetts(MA)Norfolk County02492781, 774, 857America/New_York
North DightonN DightonMassachusetts(MA)Bristol County02764857, 508America/New_York