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471 Area Code
Area code 471 is in Mississippi, serving northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 662, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 471 area code?
471 is a Mississippi area code covering northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 471 area code
- Tupelo
- Southaven
- Olive Branch
- Columbus
- Starkville
- Greenville
- Oxford
- Horn Lake
- Clarksdale
- Grenada
- Cleveland
- Corinth
- Greenwood
Counties served by 471
DeSoto County, Lee County, Lowndes County, Oktibbeha County, Washington County, Lafayette County, Alcorn County, Bolivar County, Coahoma County and Grenada County.
471 overlay codes and dialing
The 471 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 471, 662. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 662. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 471 area code
471 went into service on January 30, 2026 as an overlay of 662, relieving number exhaustion in the Tupelo area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 471 a scam or spam risk?
471 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 471 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Tupelo, MS or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
471 area code FAQ
Where is the 471 area code?
The 471 area code is in Mississippi, covering northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta, in the South region.
What cities are in the 471 area code?
Cities in the 471 area code include Tupelo, Southaven, Olive Branch, Columbus, Starkville, Greenville, Oxford, Horn Lake, Clarksdale and Grenada.
What time zone is 471 in?
471 is in the Central Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 471 area code?
471 shares its territory with 662. Both codes (471, 662) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 471 area code start?
471 went into service on January 30, 2026 as an overlay of 662.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 471?
Yes. Because 471 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 471 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 471 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.