Buy a Local Phone Number – Area Code 562 (Long Beach, California)

Spanning Long Beach and neighboring cities in southeast Los Angeles County with a small reach into northern Orange County, 562 was created in 1997 by splitting from 310 to address number growth. It consolidated communities such as Lakewood, Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, Whittier, and Seal Beach under a coastal-suburban footprint. Numbering changes paralleled regional shifts: decommissioned naval facilities, retooled aerospace sites, and a containerized port economy. The code has historically operated without an overlay, relying on conservation and incremental prefix assignments.

• Global trade and logistics centered on the Port of Long Beach.
• Aerospace/defense legacy and advanced manufacturing.
• Petroleum production and energy services, including urban oil fields.
• Higher education, healthcare, and visitor attractions.

Regional identity blends maritime industry with diverse neighborhoods. Long Beach hosts a major Cambodian American community alongside longstanding Latinx populations, reflected in Cambodia Town, street markets, and multiethnic dining. Cultural anchors include the Aquarium of the Pacific and the spring Grand Prix, while Belmont Shore and Seal Beach evoke surf and marina life. Inland suburbs evolved from dairy and ranch land to postwar tract housing, creating a commuter belt between Los Angeles and Orange County.