Area Code 508 — Worcester, Massachusetts

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About Area Code 508

Region Code
508
City
Worcester
State
Massachusetts
Population
2,300,000
Largest City
Worcester
Neighboring Codes
  • 413 (Springfield, Massachusetts)
  • 978/351 (Lowell, Massachusetts)
  • 781/339 (Waltham, Massachusetts)
  • 401 (Providence, Rhode Island)
  • 860/959 (Hartford, Connecticut)
Time Zone
Eastern Time

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History & Cultural Notes

Established in 1988 as a split from 617, area code 508 initially covered a wide swath of central and southeastern Massachusetts, stretching from Worcester to Cape Cod and the Islands. In 1997, a northern portion shifted to 978, refining the numbering plan around Worcester, the MetroWest technology corridor, and the South Coast. Continuing growth along the I‑495 belt prompted an all‑services overlay with 774 in the early 2000s and the move to ten‑digit dialing.

Worcester’s industrial heritage—wire drawing, precision machinery, and envelopes—gave way to a modern base anchored by higher education and healthcare. UMass Chan Medical School, WPI, and nearby liberal arts campuses feed biotech, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, while the Route 9/Route 146 corridor supports logistics and regional commuting. On the South Coast and Cape, maritime trades, seafood processing, and seasonal tourism remain visible, and cranberry cultivation in Plymouth County continues to shape the landscape and local identity.

  • Education and healthcare anchors
  • Biotech, robotics, and advanced manufacturing
  • Maritime trades, seafood, and tourism
  • Cranberry growing and food processing