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USA Area code 509 - Spokane, WA

Area code 509 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area code for eastern Washington state in Washington. It was activated in 1956 and today covers roughly 230,783 residents across 1 cities and towns .

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Local time in 509 ?
-
Population served ?
0.2M
Time zone ?
Pacific (PT)
Activated ?
1956

Who called me from area code 509?

A call from area code 509 most likely originates from Spokane or elsewhere in Washington - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 509 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 509 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 509 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

Should I answer a call from a 509 number? Take the 30-second quiz - 5 questions, verdict + advice

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 509?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 509 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Spokane, the largest city served by area code 509. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 509 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Spokane area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

509 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 509 over the last 12 months.

488 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 1338% more robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 211 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 509 over the last 12 months 0 100 200 300 400 August 2025: 9 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 4 reports Sep November 2025: 10 reports Nov December 2025: 8 reports Dec January 2026: 103 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 286 reports Feb March 2026: 17 reports Mar April 2026: 21 reports Apr May 2026: 9 reports May June 2026: 9 reports Jun July 2026: 11 reports Jul August 2026: 1 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 509 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 488 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 509 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
390 reports · 80%
2
Prerecorded Voice
83 reports · 17%
3
Text Message
15 reports · 3%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 509

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Prerecorded Voice 3 reports last reported Mar 2, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 13, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 9, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 9, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 9, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 9, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 9, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 9, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Jan 23, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 4, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 15, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 13, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 7, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 7, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 2, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 509 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 509 numbers around Spokane, Washington? You can't legitimately block every 509 call without also missing legitimate ones from Spokane, Washington - 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

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. 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 509 area code

state of Washington. The numbering plan area (NPA) roughly comprises the state east of the Cascade Mountains, and includes Spokane, the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick), Ellensburg, Yakima, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, and Stevenson at the south west. The area code was assigned in a split of area code 206 in 1956.

509 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 509?

Area code 509 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code for eastern Washington state in Washington, primarily including Spokane and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1956.

Where does area code 509 cover?

Area code 509 covers the Spokane, Washington area.

Is 509 a real area code or a scam?

509 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 509 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 509 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Spokane. 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 509?

509 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 509 prefix.

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