Area Code 608

Wisconsin (WI) • Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Adams, Afton, Albany, Alma, Arcadia • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.3M people across 188 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Madison, Janesville, La Crosse.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 608.

Income

65th

Home values

68th

Poverty rate

51st

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Wisconsin (WI)

States Served

Wisconsin (WI)

Major Cities

Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Adams, Afton, Albany, Alma, Arcadia

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

1.3M

ZIP Codes

188

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.