Mississippi Area Codes — 4 Codes
Mississippi has 4 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 4,270,737 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in Mississippi
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | Jackson, Hattiesburg, Brandon | 1,395,833 | 215 | 769 |
| 769 | Jackson, Hattiesburg, Brandon | 1,326,855 | 200 | 601 |
| 662 | Olive Branch, Southaven, Columbus | 1,156,103 | 274 | — |
| 228 | Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs | 391,946 | 38 | — |
Largest cities in Mississippi
Jackson 601, 769Gulfport 228Hattiesburg 601, 769Brandon 601, 769Biloxi 228Olive Branch 662Meridian 601, 769Southaven 662Madison 601, 769Columbus 662Tupelo 662Oxford 662Ocean Springs 228Starkville 662Laurel 601, 769Vicksburg 601, 769Pearl 601, 769Greenville 662Hernando 662Lucedale 601, 769Natchez 601, 769Moss Point 228Canton 601, 769Picayune 601, 769Clinton 601, 769Corinth 662Horn Lake 662Ridgeland 601, 769Philadelphia 601, 769Brookhaven 601, 769Petal 601, 769Greenwood 662Pascagoula 228Florence 601, 769Vancleave 228Mccomb 601, 769Pontotoc 662Carriere 601, 769Yazoo City 662Long Beach 228
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does Mississippi have?
Mississippi uses 4 area codes.
What is the main area code in Mississippi?
601 covers the largest population in Mississippi.
How do I find the area code for a town?
Open the town in the city list above; each town page lists every area code assigned to it.