Area code 571 covers Arlington and surrounding communities in Virginia.
Updated 8 October 2026
Area code 571 is in Virginia, shown here with Arlington marked.
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Source: North American Numbering Plan Administrator, retrieved 8 October 2026.
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Is area code 571 a scam?
No. Area code 571 is a legitimate area code serving Arlington since 2000. Scammers spoof caller ID to display 571 numbers, which is why complaints exist against a code that is itself genuine.
Neighbour spoofing is the reason a local-looking number is not a guarantee. A caller anywhere in the world can display a 571 number, and the number they display may belong to a real business in Arlington that has nothing to do with the call.
The callerAnywhere in the worldSets the caller ID their equipment sends.
What is displayed(571) 385-2686May belong to a real Arlington business.
Your phoneLooks localA nearby code and prefix make you likelier to answer.
754Area code 571 had 754 different numbers reported for spam calls in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
61stArea code 571 ranks 61st of 331 US geographic area codes by spam complaint volume.
61%Of the 841 complaints about area code 571 in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, 61% were reported as a recorded message or robocall.
17%The most reported subject on area code 571 is calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends, appearing in 17% of its complaints in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
Why am I getting text messages from area code 571?
Texts from 571 numbers follow the same pattern as calls — mostly local businesses and services. Treat any text asking for payment or credentials as suspect regardless of the code.
The common patterns are a wrong-number opener that turns into conversation, an unsolicited job offer, and a crypto or investment tip. Do not reply, do not follow the link, and forward the message to 7726 (SPAM) to report it to your carrier.
Pattern 1Wrong-number openerTurns into conversation.
Pattern 2Unsolicited job offerDo not reply, do not follow the link.
Pattern 3Crypto or investment tipTreat any payment ask as suspect.
Report it7726Forward the message. It spells SPAM on a keypad.
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Area codes that overlay 571
Area code 571 shares its geographic footprint with one other code: 703. Overlays are laid over an existing area rather than splitting it, so all local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Area code 571 is the overlay added to Northern Virginia in 2000 when 703 ran out of numbers, and it covers the same ground, including Arlington. The economy here is the federal government and everything that orbits it. The Pentagon sits in Arlington, and consulting, defense contracting, and cybersecurity firms fill the office corridors of Crystal City, Rosslyn, and Ballston. Amazon chose Arlington for its HQ2, adding a major tech anchor to a market already dense with government IT. Per Data USA, Arlington held 236,254 people in 2024 with a median household income of $142,114, among the highest of any US county.
Who lives in the 571 region
The workforce is credentialed and transient. Security clearances, advanced degrees, and short tenures between agencies and contractors define the labor market. In 2024, 22.3 percent of Arlington residents were born outside the United States, per Data USA, and the county's rental share is high, with homeownership at 41.3 percent. People move here for a posting or a contract and often move on.
What a 571 number signals to a caller
Because 571 arrived decades after 703, some callers read a 703 number as the older Northern Virginia credential and a 571 number as the newer arrival, though both cover identical territory in Virginia. Callers describe phone conventions as formal and calendar-driven. Cold calls to government and contractor offices generally go to voicemail, and scheduled calls start on time.
Area code 571 serves Arlington and surrounding communities in Virginia. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
What state is area code 571 in?
Area code 571 is in Virginia. It is not in Lansing or Eau Claire — those are area codes 517 and 715.
Is area code 571 toll free?
No. Area code 571 is a geographic area code serving Arlington, Virginia. The toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888, and a call to a 571 number is charged at your normal rate.
Why am I getting calls from 571?
Calls displaying a 571 number come from businesses and individuals in the Arlington area, and from anywhere at all when caller ID is spoofed to look local. 754 571 numbers were reported to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
How do I block calls from area code 571?
Both iOS and Android can silence calls from unknown numbers, and every major US carrier offers free call-blocking. Blocking the whole of area code 571 is rarely worth it, because spoofed numbers change constantly and you would lose legitimate calls from Arlington.