Area Code 217

Illinois (IL) • Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Danville, Quincy, Urbana, Alexander, Allerton • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.1M people across 326 ZIP codes.
•Overlapping area codes: 447.
•Major cities: Springfield, Decatur, Champaign.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 217.

Income

46th

Home values

28th

Poverty rate

65th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Illinois (IL)

States Served

Illinois (IL)

Major Cities

Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Danville, Quincy, Urbana, Alexander, Allerton

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

1.1M

ZIP Codes

326

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.