Mississippi area codes

Explore all 5 area codes in Mississippi. Choose a code to see its coverage, dialing rules, and phone lookup.

All 5 area codes in Mississippi

  • 228

    Biloxi, Gulfport

  • 471

    Tupelo, Southaven, Oxford, Greenville and other communities in northern Mississippi

  • 601

    Jackson, Meridian

  • 662

    Tupelo, Columbus

  • 769

    Jackson, Meridian

Mississippi area code questions

How many area codes does Mississippi have?

Mississippi has 5 active geographic area codes in this directory: 228, 471, 601, 662 and 769.

Which area code should I choose in Mississippi?

Start with the first three digits after +1 on the number you want to check. The codes in this directory are associated with places including Biloxi, Tupelo, and Jackson. The listed places are examples, not a complete map of each code’s boundaries.

Which Mississippi area codes share coverage?

NANPA groups these codes in shared numbering complexes: 471 / 662; 601 / 769. Members can serve overlapping areas; being in the same complex does not necessarily mean identical geographic boundaries.

How do I dial a number in Mississippi?

Open the individual area code to check its local dialing rule. For a phone lookup, enter +1 followed by the three-digit area code and the seven-digit number. A state or area code alone is not enough to look up a particular number.

Does an area code from Mississippi show where the caller is?

No. An area code describes a number’s assigned region. People can keep numbers after moving, use them while traveling, or place internet-based calls. Caller ID can also be spoofed, so the code does not confirm the caller’s location or identity.