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Where Is Area Code 815’s Location?
815 area code serves the northern part of Illinois except for the Chicago metro area. It covers Rockford, Joliet, DeKalb, Crystal Lake, Romeoville, Belvidere, Woodstock, and Ottawa. Its main metropolitan area is Rockford, the fifth-most populated city in Illinois, with 146,713 residents.
This area code covers 20 counties, including Will, Winnebago, McHenry, LaSalle, Kankakee, DeKalb, Boone, Ogle, Grundy, and Whiteside. All of these counties follow the Central Time Zone, which is usually six hours behind UTC/GMT.
Cities Total Population County 146,713 150,033 40,220 40,661 40,117 46,243 23,602 28,117 23,413 25,169 25,665 27,594 23,365 22,752 26,105Rockford Winnebago Joliet Will and Kendall DeKalb DeKalb Crystal Lake McHenry Romeoville Will Plainfield Will Kankakee Kankakee McHenry McHenry Freeport Stephenson Belvidere Boone Woodstock McHenry C New Lenox Will Loves Park Boone and Winnebago Machesney Park Winnebago Lockport Will
History of 815 Area Code
Area code 815 started serving Illinois except for Chicago and Quad Cities in 1947 as its sole area code. However, the increase in demand for new numbers resulted in the establishment of the 779 area code, which was created in 2007 as an overlay to 815.
The 815 phone area code was one of Illinois’s first area codes, which currently has 17. Besides the mentioned ones, some are 217, 224, 309, 312, 331, 618, 630, 708, 773, 847 and 872.
815 Area Code: Exploring Its Regions’ Business Scenario
Illinois is the top state for operating any enterprise as it offers a diverse and dynamic environment with low corporate taxes and even has the 5th highest GDP in the nation.
Furthermore, the Prairie State ranked 8th among the states with the best business survival rates. In 2023, its business survival score was 57.18. Besides, the 1-year and 5-year business survival rates were 78.5% and 54.2%, respectively. This shows that the 815 phone area code has great potential for operating an enterprise; hence, choosing it can benefit your firm.
Likewise, Rockford, the state’s fifth-most populated city, also offers essential opportunities for newcomers. Unsurprisingly, Rockford’s cost of living is 5% and 13% lower than the state and national average, respectively.
The top industries within this region include healthcare, finance, technology, hospitality, education, construction, and professional services. These industries play a vital role in contributing to the region’s GDP and average household income of $69,196. Plus, Rockford's unemployment rate is 6.7%, comparatively less than Illinois’s other cities.
The top employers there include Amazon, HCLTech, The Home Depot, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Belvidere Assembly Plant), Rockford Public School District 205, and Collins Aerospace.
815 Area Code Number as a Communication Tool for Business Growth
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Why Does Your Business Need an 815 Area Code Number?
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How to Get a Phone Number with Area Code 815?
Obtaining a local 815 phone number just takes a few steps.
Sign up with Calilio.
Select a service plan that fits your needs.
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Complete the payment.
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Why Businesses Choose Calilio for Virtual 815 Area Code Number?
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