What area code is 471?
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471 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 471
Northeast Mississippi (overlay)6 communities on record for 471.
Where 471 sits on the map
Overlay of 662Coverage area
About the 471 region
471 covers Northeast Mississippi in Mississippi, including Tupelo, Columbus, Corinth, Greenville and Greenwood. The code has been in service since 2026.
471 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 662 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 662.
Who called me from 471?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 471 does not prove the caller is really in the 471 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 471 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 471?+–
471 is a telephone area code serving Northeast Mississippi in Mississippi, United States, in service since 2026.
Where is area code 471 located?+–
It covers Tupelo, Columbus, Corinth, Greenville and Greenwood in Mississippi.
What cities are in area code 471?+–
Major communities on record include Tupelo, Columbus, Corinth, Greenville and Greenwood, among others. The code's territory spans the Northeast Mississippi region of Mississippi.
What time zone is 471?+–
471 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 471 start?+–
471 entered service in 2026. Its history: overlaid on 662.
Why does area code 471 exist?+–
471 is an overlay of 662: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 471 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 471 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 471 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 471 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 471 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 662 instead.