Area Code 213 Information



Area Code 213
Population 2413343
Type of Code: General Purpose Code
Geographic(G) or non-geographic(N): G
Is this code assigned: Yes
Is this code in use: Y
In service date: 1947-01-01
Planning Letter(s): 494
Location: CA
Country: US
Time Zone: P
Parent NPA:

Established in 1947 by AT&T and Bell Laboratories due to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), area code 213 was one of the original 86 area codes created in the United States. Initially, it covered the entire southern half of California, from the Central Coast to the Mexican border.

However, as California's population boomed, the need for more area codes arose. In 1951, four new area codes were introduced, decreasing the coverage of area code 213 to predominantly Los Angeles County. Subsequent splits and overlays in 1984, 1991, 1997, and 2017 further reduced its territorial scope.

Today, area code 213 primarily serves the downtown Los Angeles area (DTLA), including neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and the Arts District, along with a small section of East Los Angeles.

Zip Codes within Area Code 213

Area code 213 comprises several zip codes, most predominantly found in downtown Los Angeles. Some of the significant zip codes within its boundaries include:

- 90012: A central part of downtown Los Angeles, which includes the L.A. City Hall and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
- 90013: Downtown Los Angeles' neighborhood, including the Historic Core, Skid Row, and a portion of the Arts District.
- 90017: The heart of downtown, encompassing the bustling Financial District and part of the historic Bunker Hill.
- 90071: Home to numerous high-rise office buildings and headquarters of financial institutions, including the U.S. Bank Tower – the tallest building in California.

Population: A Diverse Urban Mosaic

Just as Los Angeles is known for its rich cultural diversity, so is the population within area code 213. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the people in this zone are approximately 198,000, with a mixture of different races and ethnicities, including White, Hispanic, Black, Asian, and several other communities.

Landmarks and Attractions

One of the most riveting aspects of area code 213 is its numerous landmarks and attractions. Here are some of the most pronounced ones:

- Walt Disney Concert Hall: Designed by architect Frank Gehry, this iconic stainless steel structure houses the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
- Griffith Observatory: Nestled in Griffith Park, the observatory is a landmark dedicated to the study of astronomy, offering captivating views of the city and the iconic Hollywood Sign.
- Union Station: Built-in 1939, this historic railway station integrates Art Deco, Mission Revival, and Streamline Moderne architectural styles to create a breathtaking cultural centerpiece.

Area code 213 carries an incredible legacy, encapsulating the vibrant spirit of Los Angeles. With mesmerizing landmarks, a diverse population, and rich history, the story behind these three simple digits is extraordinary evidence of one of the most iconic cities in the United States.

Area Code Zipcodes



Zipcode City State
90001 FIRESTONE PARK California
90001 FIRESTONE PK California
90001 LOS ANGELES California
90002 LOS ANGELES California
90002 WATTS California
90003 BROADWAY MANCHESTER California
90003 LOS ANGELES California
90004 LOS ANGELES California
90004 OAKWOOD California
90005 LOS ANGELES California
90005 SANFORD California
90006 LOS ANGELES California
90006 PICO HEIGHTS California
90007 DOCKWEILER California
90007 LOS ANGELES California
90008 BALDWIN HILLS California
90008 CRENSHAW California
90008 LEIMERT PARK California
90008 LOS ANGELES California
90008 VIEW PARK California
90009 LOS ANGELES California
90009 LOS ANGELES AFB California
90009 LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL California
90009 LOS ANGLS AFB California
90010 LOS ANGELES California
90010 SANFORD California
90011 LOS ANGELES California
90012 FEDERAL California
90012 LOS ANGELES California
90013 FEDERAL California
90013 LOS ANGELES California
90014 LOS ANGELES California
90015 LOS ANGELES California
90016 LOS ANGELES California
90016 WEST ADAMS California
90017 FOY California
90017 LOS ANGELES California
90018 CIMARRON California
90018 DOCKWEILER California
90018 LOS ANGELES California
90019 LOS ANGELES California
90019 RIMPAU California
90020 LOS ANGELES California
90020 SANFORD California
90021 LOS ANGELES California
90021 MARKET California
90023 COMMERCE California
90023 LOS ANGELES California
90023 LUGO California
90026 ECHO PARK California
90026 EDENDALE California
90026 LOS ANGELES California
90026 SILVER LAKE California
90027 HOLLYWOOD California
90027 LOS ANGELES California
90027 LOS FELIZ California
90028 HOLLYWOOD California
90028 LOS ANGELES California
90029 LOS ANGELES California
90029 VERMONT California
90030 LOS ANGELES California
90031 LINCOLN HEIGHTS California
90031 LINCOLN HTS California
90031 LOS ANGELES California
90033 BOYLE HEIGHTS California
90033 LOS ANGELES California
90036 FARMER MARKET California
90036 LOS ANGELES California
90036 MIRACLE MILE California
90036 WILSHIRE LA BREA California
90037 GREEN California
90037 LOS ANGELES California
90038 HOLLYWOOD California
90038 LOS ANGELES California
90038 W HOLLYWOOD California
90038 WEST HOLLYWOOD California
90038 WILCOX California
90041 EAGLE ROCK California
90041 LOS ANGELES California
90042 HIGHLAND PARK California
90042 LOS ANGELES California
90043 LA TIJERA California
90043 LOS ANGELES California
90043 VIEW PARK California
90043 WINDSOR HILLS California
90044 AUGUST F HAW California
90044 HANCOCK California
90044 LOS ANGELES California
90047 LOS ANGELES California
90047 WAGNER California
90050 LOS ANGELES California
90051 AUGUST F HAW California
90051 LOS ANGELES California
90052 LOS ANGELES California
90053 LOS ANGELES California
90054 LOS ANGELES California
90055 LOS ANGELES California
90057 FLINT California
90057 LOS ANGELES California
90059 AUGUST F HAW California
90059 GREENMEAD California
90059 LOS ANGELES California
90060 LOS ANGELES California
90061 AUGUST F HAW California
90061 LOS ANGELES California
90061 SOUTH California
90062 LOS ANGELES California
90062 WESTVERN California
90063 HAZARD California
90063 LOS ANGELES California
90065 GLASSELL California
90065 GLASSELL PARK California
90065 LOS ANGELES California
90068 HOLLYWOOD California
90068 LOS ANGELES California
90070 LOS ANGELES California
90071 ARCO California
90071 ARCO PLAZA California
90071 LOS ANGELES California
90072 LOS ANGELES California
90072 SANTA WESTERN California
90074 BANK OF AMERICA California
90074 LOS ANGELES California
90075 LOS ANGELES California
90076 LOS ANGELES California
90078 HOLLYWOOD California
90078 LOS ANGELES California
90079 LOS ANGELES California
90080 LOS ANGELES California
90081 LOS ANGELES California
90082 LOS ANGELES California
90083 LOS ANGELES California
90086 LOS ANGELES California
90087 LOS ANGELES California
90088 LOS ANGELES California
90088 WELLS FARGO California
90089 LOS ANGELES California
90089 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CA California
90090 DODGERTOWN California
90090 LOS ANGELES California
90090 LOS ANGELES DODGERS California
90093 LOS ANGELES California
90096 LOS ANGELES California
90096 SHARED FIRM ZIP CODE California
90099 BAR CODE TERM ANNEX California
90099 LOS ANGELES California
90099 LOS ANGELES BRM California
90134 GOAT California
90134 LOS ANGELES California
90189 CITIBANK California
90189 FIRST DATA REMITCO California
90189 LOS ANGELES California
90247 GARDENA California
90248 GARDENA California
90249 GARDENA California
90255 HUNTINGTON PARK California
90255 HUNTINGTON PK California
90255 WALNUT PARK California
90640 MONTEBELLO California
91206 GLENDALE California
91352 LA TUNA CANYON California
91352 RANCHO LA TUNA CANYON California
91352 SHADOW HILLS California
91352 SUN VALLEY California
91504 BURBANK California
91505 BURBANK California
91522 BURBANK California
91522 BURBANK STUDIOS California

FAQ


Where is area code 213?

The Area code 213 is located in California and includes the following cities:
  • Los Angeles