Soon, the 502 will no longer be just the 502. Once the long-time Louisville area code exhausts itself, new phone numbers will be assigned a 761 area code. Kentuckians can expect that to begin in 2027, likely a few months before we’re completely out of 502 numbers.

While perhaps a tragedy for companies and projects that have branded themselves around the iconic area code that covers Louisville and several surrounding counties — think 502 Hemp, Evolve502 or WFPK's own 502unes — the new area code won’t have a big effect on current owners of the illustrious area code.

The 502 area code will remain in use and the only difference is that people within the 502/761 area will have to dial the code alongside the other seven digits when making a call within that area.

According to the Kentucky Pub

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