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Area Code 585 Trends and Insights

Area code 585 covers a diverse demographic landscape, prominently including counties such as Erie, Monroe, and Niagara. According to public data sources, the population within this area is approximately 2.57 million, with a slightly higher female population. The median age here is around 42 years, which is slightly above the national median. The area is predominantly White, with notable Black or African American and Asian minorities. Economically, the region displays positive growth trends, with a median income consistently exceeding national levels by several thousand dollars.

Call Complaint Trends

FCC complaint data indicates varying communication patterns in area code 585. From 2014 to 2024, wireless/mobile complaints peaked in 2018 but have since declined sharply. Prerecorded and live voice call complaints also peaked around 2017-2018. Despite fluctuations, there's a noticeable overall decline in all complaint types post-2018. Issues with unwanted calls, notably telemarketing and robocalls, peaked earlier in the decade but have since stabilized, though they remain a concern for residents.