Area Code 859

Kentucky (KY) • Lexington, Covington, Newport, Alexandria, Bellevue, Berea, Berry, Burgin • Eastern Time (ET)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.2M people across 82 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Lexington, Covington, Newport.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 859.

Income

58th

Home values

59th

Poverty rate

60th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Kentucky (KY)

States Served

Kentucky (KY)

Major Cities

Lexington, Covington, Newport, Alexandria, Bellevue, Berea, Berry, Burgin

Time Zone(s)

Eastern Time (ET)

Est. Population

1.2M

ZIP Codes

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.