Area code
239
239 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Florida, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 239 at a glance
NANPA lists 517 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 239, held by 43 holders across 11 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2002-03-11 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 517 |
| Pooled prefixes | 393 (76%) |
| Rate centers | 11 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 43 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-19 to 2026-04-29 (286 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 42 |
Rate centers in area code 239
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FORT MYERS | 192 | 37% |
| NAPLES | 105 | 20% |
| NO NAPLES | 62 | 12% |
| CAPE CORAL | 46 | 9% |
| BONITA SPG | 36 | 7% |
| IMMOKALEE | 17 | 3% |
| FTMYERSBCH | 15 | 3% |
| LEHIGHACRS | 14 | 3% |
| 3 other rate centers | 30 | 6% |
Who holds the prefixes in 239
Centurylink Of Florida, INC. (united) holds the most prefixes, 124 (24%). 76% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Centurylink Of Florida, INC. (united) | 124 | 24% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 66 | 13% |
| Verizon Wireless | 54 | 10% |
| Onvoy | 53 | 10% |
| Omnipoint Miami E License | 39 | 8% |
| Paetec Itel | 30 | 6% |
| 37 other carriers | 151 | 29% |
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 239
- 1995-05-28 Area code 941, named as the parent of 239 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2002-03-11 Area code 239 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 239
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 239
42 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Naples, FL | 17 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 15 |
| Cape Coral, FL | 8 |
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 239 numbers
3,200 FCC complaints are on file for 2,297 numbers in 239, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 147 |
| 2024 | 200 |
| 2025 | 140 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 239 is one of them.
Next to 239 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 239 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 239 was first assigned in Florida. 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 Florida next to a 239 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 239
Where is area code 239?
NANPA assigns area code 239 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 239 sit?
Florida. 239 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 239 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 239 are Naples, FL, Fort Myers, FL and Cape Coral, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 239?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 239, Centurylink Of Florida, INC. (united) holds the most prefixes, 124 prefixes or 24%.
Which time zone does 239 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 239 as Eastern (E).
What year did 239 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2002-03-11, so 239 has been in use since 2002.
Does area code 239 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 239.
Which area codes are nearest to 239?
The area codes closest to 239, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 941 (about 69 miles), 863 (about 87 miles), 561 (about 102 miles), 754 (about 102 miles) and 954 (about 102 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 239 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 517 prefixes in service in 239, spread over 11 rate centers and 43 holders.
Are there complaints about 239 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 3,200 complaints for 2,297 numbers in 239. 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.