Quick answer
Mississippi has 5 active geographic area codes covering Jackson, Tupelo, Gulfport. The most-recognized codes are 601, 228, 662, serving Jackson and the Central-Southern Mississippi region.
- Total codes
- 5
- Top metro
- Jackson
- Time zone
- CT
- Largest code
- 601 (Jackson)
- NXX prefixes in use
- 2,050
- Most saturated
- 601 (~97%)
Area codes in Mississippi
Mississippi is served by 5 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2026 as population and call demand grew across the state.
Across Mississippi's 5 area codes, our data counts 2,050 assigned central-office (NXX) prefixes in service. The most heavily loaded is 601 (Jackson), with about 97% of its ~792 usable prefixes assigned, and 2 of the state's codes sit at 90%+ capacity — which is why overlay codes keep being added. See the full NXX prefix allocation analysis across US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Gulfport | Gulf Coast Mississippi | 1998 | — | 500,000 |
| 471 | Tupelo | Northern Mississippi | 2026 | 662 | 600,000 |
| 601 | Jackson | Central-Southern Mississippi | 1947 | 769 | 700,000 |
| 662 | Tupelo | Northern Mississippi | 1999 | 471 | 600,000 |
| 769 | Jackson | Central-Southern Mississippi | 2006 | 601 | 700,000 |
Time zones in Mississippi
All area codes in Mississippi fall in the CT time zone.
- CT — area codes: 228, 471, 601, 662, 769
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in Mississippi and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
Mississippi area code coverage by region
This regional breakdown maps each Mississippi area code to the part of the state it serves. Mississippi's codes split across 3 regions — pick the code that matches the area you want to reach.
- Central-Southern Mississippi — area codes: 601, 769 (Jackson)
- Gulf Coast Mississippi — area code: 228 (Gulfport)
- Northern Mississippi — area codes: 471, 662 (Tupelo)
Why get a local Mississippi number?
A Mississippi area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in Mississippi recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Mississippi number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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