Area code 313 serves the city of Detroit and several surrounding communities in Wayne County, Michigan. It was one of the original area codes introduced in 1947 and remains a powerful cultural marker. Detroit’s rich history in the automotive industry, Motown music, and labor movements gives 313 a deep symbolic weight. Despite economic hardships and demographic shifts, the 313 code has remained a badge of identity, pride, and resilience. Ten-digit dialing is required. Referenced widely in music, activism, and pop culture, area code 313 continues to represent the spirit and soul of Detroit.