Area code 703 covers Arlington and surrounding communities in Virginia.
Updated 8 October 2026
Area code 703 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 703 a scam?
No. Area code 703 is a legitimate area code serving Arlington since 1947. Scammers spoof caller ID to display 703 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 703 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(703) 828-8438May belong to a real Arlington business.
Your phoneLooks localA nearby code and prefix make you likelier to answer.
612Area code 703 had 612 different numbers reported for spam calls in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
109thArea code 703 ranks 109th of 331 US geographic area codes by spam complaint volume.
60%Of the 656 complaints about area code 703 in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, 60% were reported as a recorded message or robocall.
16%The most reported subject on area code 703 is calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends, appearing in 16% of its complaints in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
Why am I getting text messages from area code 703?
Texts from 703 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 703
Area code 703 shares its geographic footprint with one other code: 571. Overlays are laid over an existing area rather than splitting it, so all local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Area code 703 has served Northern Virginia since 1947, and in Arlington it is close to a business credential. This is the most federally saturated economy in the country. Arlington hosts the Pentagon, the DARPA and Office of Naval Research headquarters, and mile after mile of defense and consulting offices from Rosslyn to Crystal City, now rebranded National Landing since Amazon put its second headquarters there. Boeing and RTX also moved their corporate headquarters to Arlington in recent years. Government contracting is not a sector here. It is the water everyone swims in.
Who lives in the 703 region
The residents match the work. Arlington's median household income was $142,114 in 2024 and the poverty rate was 7.39 percent, per Data USA, making it one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. The population is heavily educated and internationally born at 22.3 percent, with El Salvador and India the most common origins for Virginia's foreign-born residents. Most households own one car, unusual for Virginia, because the Metro carries much of the workforce.
What a 703 number signals to a caller
Within the Washington region, an original 703 number suggests a firm that predates the 571 overlay, and some contractors keep old 703 numbers for exactly that reason. Callers describe business conventions as buttoned-up: calls are scheduled, agendas are expected, and unsolicited pitches to government-facing offices in Arlington, Virginia rarely get past the gate.
Area code 703 serves Arlington and surrounding communities in Virginia. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
What state is area code 703 in?
Area code 703 is in Virginia. It is not in Cheyenne — those are area code 307.
Is area code 703 toll free?
No. Area code 703 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 703 number is charged at your normal rate.
Why am I getting calls from 703?
Calls displaying a 703 number come from businesses and individuals in the Arlington area, and from anywhere at all when caller ID is spoofed to look local. 612 703 numbers were reported to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
How do I block calls from area code 703?
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 703 is rarely worth it, because spoofed numbers change constantly and you would lose legitimate calls from Arlington.