Area code 734 serves southeastern Michigan, excluding Detroit, and includes cities such as Ann Arbor, Livonia, and Ypsilanti. It was created in 1997 from a split with 313 to serve the rapidly growing Detroit suburbs and college towns. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a center for healthcare, technology, and higher education. The area combines urban sprawl with leafy neighborhoods and a vibrant cultural scene. Seven-digit dialing is still permitted for local calls. Area code 734 reflects the intellectual and suburban backbone of southeastern Michigan.