947 Area Code

Q: When was the 947 area code created?

It was created on January 26, 2002, as an overlay to area code 248.

Q: Where is area code 947 located?

It covers Oakland County and Detroit metro suburbs such as Troy, Southfield, Farmington Hills, and Rochester Hills.

The 947 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Michigan, USA. It was introduced on January 26, 2002 as an overlay to the long-established 248 area code to provide additional numbering capacity for Oakland County and nearby communities within the Detroit metropolitan region. The 947 area code serves fast-growing suburbs, business centers, and residential communities just north of Detroit, including cities such as Troy, Southfield, and Farmington Hills.

Understanding the 947 Area Code

The 947 area code functions as an overlay for 248, meaning both codes serve the same geographic region. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area is part of the larger Detroit metro, featuring a strong economy with industries such as automotive, healthcare, education, technology, and finance. Residents and businesses in this region benefit from its proximity to Detroit while maintaining a distinct suburban identity.

947 Area Code Map and Location

The 947 area code map covers much of Oakland County in southeastern Michigan. Communities and counties included are:

Oakland County (primary)
Some adjacent areas in Wayne and Livingston Counties may also overlap

Major Cities and Communities in the 947 Area Code

Troy
Southfield
Farmington Hills
Rochester
Pontiac
Bloomfield Hills
Novi
West Bloomfield
Auburn Hills
Royal Oak

ZIP Codes in the 947 Area Code

Representative ZIP codes served by the 947 area include:

48009 - Birmingham, MI
48084 - Troy, MI
48075 - Southfield, MI
48334 - Farmington Hills, MI
48309 - Rochester Hills, MI
48326 - Auburn Hills, MI
48073 - Royal Oak, MI
48304 - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Time Zone

The 947 area code is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and observes Daylight Saving Time:

Standard Time: UTC -5
Daylight Saving Time: UTC -4

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Code: Yes � 947 overlays 248.
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required.
Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 947 + 7-digit number
International: +1 947 + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 947? / Where is Area Code 947?

What area code is 947? � The 947 area code is a Michigan telephone area code serving as an overlay to 248 in Oakland County.

Where is area code 947 located? � The 947 area code is located in Michigan, USA, primarily covering Oakland County communities north of Detroit.

What�s area code 947? � It is the numbering plan area created in 2002 as an overlay to 248 to expand numbering capacity for Oakland County and the Detroit metro suburbs.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 947 area code?

The 947 area code is an overlay of 248 serving Oakland County, Michigan, and Detroit suburbs.

When was the 947 area code created?

It was created on January 26, 2002 as an overlay to 248.

Where is area code 947 located?

It covers Oakland County and surrounding Detroit suburbs such as Troy, Southfield, and Farmington Hills.

Does 947 have an overlay code?

Yes. 947 overlays the 248 area code.

What time zone is 947 in?

Eastern Time Zone (ET).

What major cities are in the 947 area code?

Major cities include Troy, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, and Pontiac.

Feature	Details
Area Code	947
Overlay Code	248
State	Michigan
Region Covered	Oakland County and Detroit metro suburbs
Established	January 26, 2002
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone (ET)
Major Cities	Troy, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Pontiac
Primary Counties	Oakland County
ZIP Codes	48009, 48084, 48075, 48334, 48309
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 947 XXX XXXX (10-digit dialing required)
Country	United States
Notable Features	Detroit suburban growth, automotive industry presence, higher education, corporate offices

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
947 Area Code	Oakland University - Troy Center	3171 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083
947 Area Code	Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge Campus	27055 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
947 Area Code	Lawrence Technological University	21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
947 Area Code	Baker College of Auburn Hills	1500 University Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
947 Area Code	Baker College of Royal Oak	3900 Livernois Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
947 Area Code	Beaumont Hospital - Troy	44201 Dequindre Rd, Troy, MI 48085
947 Area Code	Providence-Providence Park Hospital	47601 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
947 Area Code	Beaumont Hospital - Southfield	16001 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
947 Area Code	McLaren Oakland Hospital	50 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342
947 Area Code	Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak	3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
947 Area Code	Bank of America	100 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
947 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	31555 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
947 Area Code	Chase Bank	29200 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
947 Area Code	Fifth Third Bank	1 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
947 Area Code	Citibank	200 W 14 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
947 Area Code	Troy City Hall	500 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
947 Area Code	Farmington Hills City Hall	31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
947 Area Code	Southfield City Hall	26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
947 Area Code	Oakland County Circuit Court	1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341
947 Area Code	Royal Oak City Hall	211 S Williams St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
947 Area Code	Boulan Park	3450 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48084
947 Area Code	Heritage Park	24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
947 Area Code	Beaumont Commons Park	16001 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
947 Area Code	Waterford Oaks County Park	1702 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
947 Area Code	Royal Oak Nature Society	1600 N Campbell Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
947 Area Code	Troy Historic Village	60 W Wattles Rd, Troy, MI 48098
947 Area Code	Heritage Park Historical Village	24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
947 Area Code	The Southfield Historical Society	24850 Shiawassee St, Southfield, MI 48033
947 Area Code	Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society	405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
947 Area Code	Detroit Zoo	8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
947 Area Code	Somerset Collection	2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
947 Area Code	The Shops at Farmington	33300 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
947 Area Code	Southfield Town Center	1000 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
947 Area Code	Great Lakes Crossing Outlets	4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
947 Area Code	Royal Oak Farmers Market	316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
947 Area Code	Drury Inn & Suites Detroit Troy	575 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
947 Area Code	The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel	27790 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377
947 Area Code	The Westin Southfield Detroit	1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
947 Area Code	Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Troy MI	2550 Crooks Rd, Troy, MI 48084
947 Area Code	Royal Oak Inn	221 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
947 Area Code	Troy Transit Center	1501 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
947 Area Code	Farmington Hills City Bus Terminal	31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
947 Area Code	Southfield City Bus Terminal	26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
947 Area Code	Pontiac Transportation Center	51000 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
947 Area Code	Royal Oak Transit Center	202 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

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