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About 859 Area Code:
The 859 area code represents a significant region in Kentucky, covering major cities such as Lexington, Covington, and Richmond..
As the largest city within this area code, Lexington contributes significantly to the region’s telecommunications, while Covington has a major urban influence. Richmond is known for its educational institutions, such as Eastern Kentucky University.
Area Code Time Info
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In area code 859, complaints to the FCC show interesting trends from 2014 to 2023. Wireless or mobile complaints have greatly increased, starting from just 3 in 2014 to a peak of 349 in 2018. Wired complaints peaked in 2015 but have generally decreased over the years, with only 11 recorded in 2024. VOIP complaints have gone up and down but reached a high of 58 in 2021, then dropped to 14 in 2022. These patterns suggest a shift in how people in the 859 area communicate, showing a growing preference for mobile services compared to wired options.
Complaints about unwanted calls in the 859 area code have changed over the years from 2014 to 2024. In 2015, the area saw a spike in telemarketing complaints with 328 reports, but there have been no telemarketing complaints since then. Robocalls also peaked in 2015, but have not been reported in recent years. Unwanted calls were particularly high in 2018, reaching a level of 622 complaints.
Complaints to the FCC from the 859 area code have varied from 2014 to 2023, showing the evolving concerns of the community. Complaints about prerecorded voice calls rose sharply, reaching a high of 278 in 2018, but saw fluctuations in the subsequent years. Live voice complaints peaked in 2015 and 2016 but have generally decreased since then. Meanwhile, complaints related to text messages have become more common in recent years, especially in 2022 and 2023, suggesting a shift in the nature of communication issues residents are experiencing.
The 859 area code shows a predominantly White population, making up about 89% of the total demographic. Black or African American individuals represent nearly 7% of the population, while Asian individuals account for approximately 2%. The percentages for Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, along with Some Other Race, are quite small, each below 2%. Overall, the racial diversity within the 859 area is limited, with White being the clear majority.
The median household income in the 859 area code has shown a general upward trend from 2012 to 2022. Starting at $45,228 in 2012, it increased to $63,654 by 2022. This area code's income has consistently been lower than the national median income, which rose from $47,301 to $66,930 during the same period. By 2022, the income gap between the 859 area and the national average continues to be evident, though the local median income has made notable gains over the years.
Area code 859 has a population of 1,215,114, with females slightly outnumbering males at 613,828 and 601,286, respectively. This results in a sex ratio of about 99.34 males for every 100 females, which is lower than the national average of 101.6 males per 100 females. The median age for residents is approximately 39.9 years, suggesting a younger demographic compared to the national median age of 41.1 years. Fayette County is the largest county in this area code, with a population of 321,276. Kenton County follows with 169,066 residents, and Boone County has a population of 136,150. A total of 22 unique counties fall under area code 859, highlighting the area's variety of communities and lifestyles. Over the past decade, the area has seen a steady increase in population, growing from 1,127,698 in 2012. This consistent rise indicates an attractive environment for new residents and development opportunities, contributing to the area's vibrant growth. The demographics illustrate a community that is diverse and continually evolving.
Area code 859 experiences a steady decline in the labor force participation rate, dropping from 62.3% in 2012 to 59.8% in 2022. The employment to population ratio has shown some stability, starting at 56.4% in 2012 and reaching 57.0% by 2022. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate significantly decreased from 9.56% to 4.55% over the same period. Compared to national averages, the labor force participation rate in 859 remains higher, while the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure of 5.19% in 2022.
Venmo claiming opening a new account. I was to give them the code texted to me.
They've called several times during the day and never leave a voicemail.
To call the number listed to stop a rise in my rates
called, heard noise in the background, then they ***g up.
Sales call using SPAM methods :(
Not spam, call from hosp
Didn’t pick up
I texted her
Spammer
Robert James HaneKamp Sr. Aka~ (Bob/Bobby/******) This is a very mean inconsiderate person who literally appreciates no one nor has respect for any person ! He BOB SR claims to be “******” and he’s been through 4 wives and his baby mama who is Ashley Rigney was one tough woman to put up with him but know this Bob Sr theratens to **** her n wats hers and says he will sell her for money or make her ***** look like an accident! Just BEWARE IF UOU KNOW THIS GUY BOB OR IF U MEET HIM JUST STAY FARRRR AWAY !! He lies, steals, cheats, ****s, and rips everyone off including his insurance companies. HIS OWN MOM SANDRA HANEKAMP MOVED OUT OF STATE TO GET AWAY FROM HER OWN SON! Now that shall tell u everything u must know!
Probable SCAM via number s****ing... We've been receiving calls from (859) 692-9191. No caller ID and no messages left. An Internet search says "FifthThird Bank" (misspelled) with a location of "Florence, KY." One contributor to a 'Who Called" website reported the number as "my local 5/3 bank needing approval." However, I called the actual (Fifth Third Bank" (correct spelling) customer service line and was informed otherwise: "(859) 692-9191 is NOT one of Fifth Third Bank's numbers.
Is it from a scammer, scamming the scammer in chief himself or is it the scammer in chief? What a drag we even have to consider both equally viable possibilities. How they got my number is so****ing that's going to bug me for a long time. They've begun sending text messages every few days from various fake numbers.
Multiple empty caller ID and no messages left in voice mail calls. These calls with 869-997-**** are s****ed VOIP numbers from "The Feed Foundation" located in Williamstown, Kentucky. If you answer, after a period of silence, the caller will s**** into a SCAM story trying to get you to send money via your credit card number.
This report says “***nch Office”. But ***nch Office of what? And the callerID on the phone says “Law Office”. I can only imagine this is a fraudulent debt collector posing as someone they aren’t since there are no identifying names****ociated with this. A proper business would not hide their name.
Said he was with some type research and was going to ask me some questions. I said at 9 o’clock at night, and he ***g up