Area code 471
471 is the new area code for northern Mississippi, including Tupelo, Oxford, Southaven, and Starkville. It shares the area with 662 and went into service on January 30, 2026.
At a glance
- Region
- Mississippi, United States
- Local time
- Shares the area with
- 662
- In service since
- January 30, 2026
- Local calls
- 10 digits (area code + number)
Where is area code 471?
471 is an overlay on 662, so it covers the same part of northern Mississippi, from Southaven and Horn Lake to Tupelo, Columbus, and the Delta towns of Greenwood and Greenville.
- Southaven
- Horn Lake
- Tupelo
- Oxford
- Starkville
- Columbus
- Corinth
- Greenwood
- Greenville
Why was 471 added?
Demand for new numbers in the 662 region is high. The Mississippi Public Service Commission approved the overlay on June 13, 2024.
Who gets a 471 number?
471 numbers go to new service or added lines, and only after 662 numbers run out. Existing 662 numbers, call prices, and local calling areas don't change.
Does dialing change?
No. Local calls in the 662 area already need 10 digits. 911 and 988 still work with three digits.
Last checked October 27, 2026. Sources:
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