Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 274 - Madison, WI
Area code 274 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes in eastern Wisconsin in Wisconsin. It today covers roughly 823,772 residents across 168 cities and towns .
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Who called me from area code 274?
A call from area code 274 most likely originates from Madison or elsewhere in Wisconsin - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:
- Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
- Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 274 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 274 residents see it.
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Where is the 274 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks Madison, the largest city served by area code 274. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Cities in the 274 area code
Area code 274 serves the following 168 communities:
Area codes near 274 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Madison area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
Robocall complaints in area code 274
Live FCC data coming soon. Our automated scraper for FCC consumer-complaint statistics is in build. Once live, this section will show a real monthly trend chart of robocall complaints tied to 274 numbers, refreshed on the FCC's monthly release cadence.
Source will be FCC Consumer Complaint Data.
Recently reported scam numbers in 274
No reports for 274 yet. Be the first - use the “Report a scam call” form below to flag a number you've received. Approved reports appear here alongside FCC-recorded complaints.
How to block 274 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 274 numbers around Madison, Wisconsin? You can't legitimately block every 274 call without also missing legitimate ones from Madison, Wisconsin - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.
AT&T
- Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your wireless number.
- Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
- To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.
Verizon
- Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your Verizon account.
- Turn on Spam Filter.
- To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.
T-Mobile
- Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
- Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
- Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
- To block a specific number, dial
#662#from your device.
All carriers
- Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
- Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
- On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
- On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.
Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.
History of the 274 area code
Area codes 920 and 274 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for a large area of eastern Wisconsin. Area code 920 was created on July 26, 1997, in a split of area code 414, one of the original North American area codes of 1947. 274 was added to the same numbering plan area (NPA) on May 5, 2023 to create an area code overlay.
274 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 274?
Area code 274 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes in eastern Wisconsin in Wisconsin, primarily including Madison and surrounding communities.
Where does area code 274 cover?
Area code 274 covers the Madison, Wisconsin area.
Is 274 a real area code or a scam?
274 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 274 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.
How do I block 274 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Madison. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.
What's the overlay area code for 274?
274 shares coverage with overlay code 920. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.
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