(218) 760-3454 - Reverse Phone Search

The 218 area code is located in the state of Minnesota and covers a large portion of the northern part of the state. It includes Duluth, Grand Rapids, Brainerd, Bemidji, and Moorhead. The 218 area code was created in 1947 as one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T.

(218) Area Code - Industries:

The 218 area code is home to many industries including mining, forestry, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. Mining has been an important industry in the region since the late 1800s when iron ore was discovered near Duluth. Forestry is also a major industry with many paper mills located throughout the region. Agriculture is also prevalent with dairy farms and grain production being two of the most common crops grown in this area. Manufacturing is another key industry with companies such as 3M and Polaris Industries having their headquarters in this region. Healthcare is also an important sector with several hospitals and clinics located throughout the region. Education is also a major industry with several universities and colleges located within this area code including University of Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State University, Bemidji State University, and Northland Community & Technical College. Tourism is also a major industry due to its proximity to Lake Superior and other natural attractions such as Voyageurs National Park and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

(218) Area Code - Famous People:

The 218 area code has produced some famous people over the years including actor Josh Hartnett from St. Paul; singer/songwriter Bob Dylan from Hibbing; former Vice President Walter Mondale from Ceylon; actress Jessica Biel from Ely; musician Prince from Minneapolis; comedian Louie Anderson from St. Paul; actor Kevin Sorbo from Mound; singer/songwriter Judy Collins from Willmar; actor Vince Vaughn from Minneapolis; author F Scott Fitzgerald from St Paul; actor Steve Zahn from Marshall; singer/songwriter Mason Jennings from Honolulu; actress Winona Ryder from Winona; musician Lorie Line from Edina; actor Nick Swardson from Minneapolis; musician Dan Wilson from Minneapolis; author Garrison Keillor from Anoka County; musician Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner from Green Bay Wisconsin ;and Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins who grew up in Afton MN .

(218) Area Code - Tourist Attractions:

Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior near Two Harbors MN is one of the most popular tourist attractions in this region along with Gooseberry Falls State Park which features waterfalls cascading down into Lake Superior. Other popular attractions include Canal Park in Duluth which offers views of ships entering and leaving port as well as shops and restaurants along its boardwalk. The North Shore Scenic Drive runs along Highway 61 offering stunning views of Lake Superior while passing through small towns like Grand Marais and Tofte that offer unique shopping experiences for visitors. The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth provides visitors with an opportunity to explore aquatic life found in Lake Superior while Glensheen Mansion offers tours of a historic estate built by Chester Congdon at the turn of the 20th century .

Unique Facts
The 218 area code was originally split off from 612 which covered all of Minnesota until 1947 when it was divided into three separate areas codes: 612 (Minneapolis), 507 (Rochester) ,and 218 (Northern Minnesota). This area code covers more than 30 counties making it one of the largest geographic regions served by any single area code in North America .