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Area Code 606 Trends and Insights

According to public data sources, area code 606 encompasses a diverse population of around 1.7 million, with a slightly higher male ratio. This predominantly white region faces economic challenges, consistently reporting a median income below the national average, though recent years have shown significant improvements. Jefferson County is notably the most populous. Labor force participation and employment rates in 606 have slightly improved but remain under national levels.

Call Complaint Trends

In area code 606, FCC complaint metrics have displayed dynamic shifts. Wireless/mobile complaints peaked in 2018, while wired complaints saw a decline post-2022. VOIP complaints, although initially low, have shown an increasing trend in 2023. The prevalence of prerecorded voice and abandoned call complaints has tapered off since their peaks in 2018, and there were no abandoned call reports in 2022 and 2023. Unwanted calls spiked in 2018 but have recently decreased, hinting at potential improvements in communication patterns and call management within the area.