What area code is 601?
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601 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 601
JacksonShowing 12 of 58 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 601 sits on the map
Overlay: 769Coverage area
About the 601 region
601 covers Jackson in Mississippi, including Bolton, Brandon, Braxton, Brookhaven and Byram. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Jackson region grew, 601 ran low on available numbers, so 769 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created for all of Mississippi; 1997: split to create 228; 1999: split to create 662; 2005: overlaid by 769.
Who called me from 601?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 601 does not prove the caller is really in the 601 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 601 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 601?+–
601 is a telephone area code serving Jackson in Mississippi, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 601 located?+–
It covers Bolton, Brandon, Braxton, Brookhaven and Byram in Mississippi.
What cities are in area code 601?+–
Major communities on record include Bolton, Brandon, Braxton, Brookhaven and Byram, among others. The code's territory spans the Jackson region of Mississippi.
What time zone is 601?+–
601 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 601 start?+–
601 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for all of Mississippi; 1997: split to create 228; 1999: split to create 662; 2005: overlaid by 769.
Why do calls to 601 require 10-digit dialing?+–
601 shares its territory with overlay code 769. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 601 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 601 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 601 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 601 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 601 number regardless of where you physically live.