Locations for Area Code - 989

Area code 989 serves central and northeastern Michigan, including cities like Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, and Mount Pleasant. Created in 2001 from a split with 517, it covers a region defined by agriculture, industry, and educational institutions. Central Michigan University is a notable presence in the region. Seven-digit dialing remains in effect for local calls. Area code 989 represents Michigan’s heartland—spacious, resilient, and central to the state’s identity beyond the Detroit and Grand Rapids metros.