Buy a Local Phone Number – Area Code 651 (Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Shaped by rapid growth in the Twin Cities, 651 was introduced in 1998 as a split from 612, assigning Saint Paul and the eastern metro distinct numbering. The boundary largely followed existing telephone company territories and the Mississippi River, with earlier relief in the region having created 320 outside the core metro. The code serves Ramsey County and portions of Washington, Dakota, and Chisago counties; unlike some neighboring regions, it has not been paired with an overlay.

As Minnesota’s capital, Saint Paul anchors government, courts, and policy institutions, while a diverse private sector expands the area’s economic base. Headquarters and advanced manufacturing are prominent—3M in Maplewood and Ecolab in downtown Saint Paul—alongside finance and insurance led by Securian. The Mississippi River harbor, rail corridors, and interstates support freight, food processing, and distribution, complemented by higher education and major health systems. Cultural identity is marked by historic neighborhoods, institutions like the Cathedral and Capitol, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, and a significant Hmong American community that shapes local markets and festivals.

• State government, public administration, and courts
• Advanced manufacturing and corporate headquarters
• Finance, insurance, and professional services
• Healthcare, higher education, and research
• Logistics, rail, and river commerce on the Mississippi