Area codesMichigan906

USA Area code 906 - Marquette, MI

Area code 906 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area code for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Michigan. It today covers roughly 111,311 residents across 19 cities and towns .

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Local time in 906 ?
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Population served ?
0.1M
Time zone ?
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Who called me from area code 906?

A call from area code 906 most likely originates from Marquette or elsewhere in Michigan - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 13 906 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 906 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 906 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.

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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 906?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 906 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Marquette, the largest city served by area code 906. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 906 area code

Area code 906 serves the following 19 communities:

Baraga
Calumet
Escanaba
Gladstone
Hancock
Houghton
Iron Mountain
Ironwood
Ishpeming
Kingsford
L'Anse
Marquette
Manistique
Menominee
Newberry
Norway
St. Ignace
Sault Ste. Marie
Bois Blanc Township

Area codes near 906 (overlay + neighboring)

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

906 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 906 over the last 12 months.

13 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 21% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 12 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 906 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 September 2025: 2 reports Sep '25 December 2025: 3 reports Dec January 2026: 2 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 2 reports Feb March 2026: 1 reports Mar April 2026: 1 reports Apr June 2026: 1 reports Jun July 2026: 1 reports Jul

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

How 906 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 13 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 906 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
7 reports · 54%
2
Live Voice
4 reports · 31%
3
Text Message
2 reports · 15%

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 906

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 1 report last reported Jul 22, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 22, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Apr 20, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Mar 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Feb 23, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Feb 3, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jan 23, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jan 14, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Dec 23, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Dec 11, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Dec 1, 2025
Live Voice 1 report last reported Sep 23, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Sep 19, 2025

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 906 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 906 numbers around Marquette, Michigan? You can't legitimately block every 906 call without also missing legitimate ones from Marquette, Michigan - 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 906 area code

Area code 906 is the telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

906 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 906?

Area code 906 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area code for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Michigan, primarily including Marquette and surrounding communities.

Where does area code 906 cover?

Area code 906 covers the Marquette, Michigan area.

Is 906 a real area code or a scam?

906 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 906 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 906 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Marquette. 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 906?

906 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 906 prefix.

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