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Area Code 564 Trends and Insights

Overview

Area code 564, spanning multiple counties in Washington State, including Pierce, Snohomish, and Clark, shows a steady population growth, now at roughly 3.7 million. The demographic profile is predominantly White, with a median age slightly above the national average, indicating a mature population. According to public data sources, the labor force participation has slightly declined, but the employment rate shows stability with a decrease in unemployment, reflecting complex economic trends.

Call Complaint Trends

The 564 area code has seen varied trends in communication patterns, particularly in call complaints reported to the FCC. Wireless and VOIP call complaints have increased recently, highlighting diverse consumer concerns. Pre-recorded voice complaints surged from 2022 and have remained high into 2023, while text message complaints, which peaked in 2022, are declining. Issues with unwanted calls have been the primary concern, showing a peak in complaints in 2022 and a slight drop in 2023. Despite stable telemarketing and robocall complaints, these FCC complaint metrics suggest ongoing communication challenges for residents.