Area code
229
229 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Georgia, which has 10 area codes in total.
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Area code 229 at a glance
NANPA lists 678 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 229, held by 47 holders across 86 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2000-08-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 678 |
| Pooled prefixes | 494 (73%) |
| Rate centers | 86 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 47 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-02-28 to 2026-04-27 (430 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 99 |
Rate centers in area code 229
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ALBANY | 83 | 12% |
| VALDOSTA | 65 | 10% |
| THOMASVL | 47 | 7% |
| BAINBRIDGE | 38 | 6% |
| FITZGERALD | 35 | 5% |
| CUTHBERT | 25 | 4% |
| MOULTRIE | 24 | 4% |
| TIFTON | 21 | 3% |
| 78 other rate centers | 340 | 50% |
Who holds the prefixes in 229
New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 136 (20%). 73% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 136 | 20% |
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 76 | 11% |
| Onvoy | 74 | 11% |
| Verizon Wireless | 70 | 10% |
| Windstream Georgia Communications | 68 | 10% |
| MCC Telephony | 49 | 7% |
| 41 other carriers | 205 | 30% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 229
- 1954-01-01 Area code 912, named as the parent of 229 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2000-08-01 Area code 229 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 229
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 229
99 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Albany, GA | 9 |
| Valdosta, GA | 7 |
| Bainbridge, GA | 3 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 229 numbers
1,548 FCC complaints are on file for 1,333 numbers in 229, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 123 |
| 2025 | 84 |
Other area codes in Georgia
Georgia is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 229 is one of them.
Next to 229 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 229 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 229 was first assigned in Georgia. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Georgia next to a 229 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 229
Where is area code 229?
NANPA assigns area code 229 to Georgia, United States.
In which state does area code 229 sit?
Georgia. 229 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 229 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 229 are Albany, GA, Valdosta, GA and Bainbridge, GA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 229?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 229, New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 136 prefixes or 20%.
Which time zone does 229 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 229 as Eastern (E).
What year did 229 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2000-08-01, so 229 has been in use since 2000.
Does area code 229 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 229.
Which area codes are nearest to 229?
The area codes closest to 229, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 478 (about 95 miles), 912 (about 127 miles), 334 (about 134 miles), 850 (about 139 miles) and 448 (about 144 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 229 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 678 prefixes in service in 229, spread over 86 rate centers and 47 holders.
Are there complaints about 229 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,548 complaints for 1,333 numbers in 229. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.