Mississippi area codes
- Area codes in
- 4
- State
- Mississippi
- Mississippi is served by 4 area codes, from 601 in 1947 to 769 in 2005. 1 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Mississippi
Mississippi is served by 4 area codes. 601 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 769 is the newest, activated in 2005.
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Mississippi area codes by city
These are the Mississippi cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Mississippi
1 of Mississippi’s 4 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
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Spam call reports in Mississippi
These Mississippi area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Mississippi area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 601 | Jackson | 594 |
| 2 | 228 | Gulfport | 362 |
| 3 | 662 | Tupelo | 288 |
| 4 | 769 | Jackson | 116 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Mississippi have?
Mississippi has 4 area codes: 228, 601, 662, 769.
What is the main area code for Jackson?
The main area code for Jackson is 601.
Which Mississippi area code is oldest?
Area code 601 is the oldest in Mississippi, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Mississippi?
Yes, wherever an overlay operates. 1 of Mississippi’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Mississippi area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 601 (Jackson) drew the most reports of any Mississippi code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 594 numbers reported.
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