Locations for Area Code - 269

Area code 269 serves southwestern Michigan, including Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, St. Joseph, and Benton Harbor. It was created in 2002 from a split of area code 616, supporting a region rich in agriculture, higher education, and manufacturing. Kalamazoo, home to Western Michigan University and several major pharmaceutical and medical companies, anchors the area economically. The Lake Michigan shoreline adds tourism and recreation to its profile. Ten-digit dialing is required. Area code 269 represents a region of quiet innovation, natural beauty, and strong community values in the heart of the Midwest.