Area code 509

telephone area code for the eastern two-thirds of Washington

Area code 509 is an area code for Washington. It was created as a split from 206 in 1957. It covers the eastern portion of the state, consisting of towns such as Spokane, Ellensburg, Yakima, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, Richland, Pasco, Ephrata, Quincy and Kennewick.