503 Area Code

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Area code 503 Location

Area code 503 is located in northwest Oregon, covering major cities such as Portland, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, and Beaverton. Portland is the largest city in this region, with a population of more than half a million.

503’s territory includes 12 counties, including Multnomah, Washington, Marion, and Clackamas. All follow the Pacific Time Zone, eight hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8).

Popular Cities	Total Population	County
Portland	583,776	Multnomah
Salem	154,637	Marion
Gresham	105,594	Multnomah
Hillsboro	91,611	Washington
Beaverton	89,803	Washington
Aloha	49,425	Washington
Tigard	48,035	Washington
Lake Oswego	36,619	Clackamas
Keizer	36,478	Marion
McMinnville	31,859	Warren
Oregon	31,859	Clackamas

History of the 503 Area Code

503 area code is one of the original 86 area codes, introduced back in 1947. After a couple of decades, 503 phone numbers were on the verge of being overused, which led to its split, establishing the 541 area code. Since then, 503 has been serving Portland and its neighboring suburbs, while 541 is handling the demand of Oregon’s other half.

The North America Numbering Plan Administration ( NANPA) noticed the need for a new area code as the region's necessity continued growing. So, in 2000, area code 917 was added as an overlay to the existing 503, making the service more accessible and prominent.

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Exploring the Business Landscape in the 503 Area Code Region

Portland has a vivid business ecosystem backed by advanced technology, enabling different industries and startups to reach customers. Most industries built here include retail, healthcare, and technology sectors, making the area a dynamic marketplace.

Furthermore, the city has a great startup culture supported by a skilled workforce and robust infrastructure. Global enterprises like Intel, Nike, and Voodoo Doughnuts are running smoothly here. As per the Small Business Advisory Council report, Portland has over 43,000 small firms and businesses employing 255,294 people with a payroll of approximately $2.1 billion in 2001 alone. So, it won’t be surprising to learn that the numbers have increased after this long.