Area code
469
469 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Texas, which has 29 area codes in total.
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Area code 469 at a glance
NANPA lists 786 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 469, held by 47 holders across 42 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1999-07-01 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Assigned overlays | 214 (1947-01-01), 972 (1996-09-14), 945 (2021-01-15) |
| Prefixes in use | 786 |
| Pooled prefixes | 699 (89%) |
| Rate centers | 42 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 47 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-25 to 2022-06-21 (546 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 180 |
Rate centers in area code 469
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GRANDPRARI | 178 | 23% |
| DALLAS | 139 | 18% |
| PLANO | 69 | 9% |
| FRISCO | 60 | 8% |
| MCKINNEY | 56 | 7% |
| IRVING | 35 | 4% |
| LEWISVILLE | 30 | 4% |
| CARROLLTON | 18 | 2% |
| 34 other rate centers | 201 | 26% |
Who holds the prefixes in 469
T-Mobile USA holds the most prefixes, 117 (15%). 89% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA | 117 | 15% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 86 | 11% |
| Level 3 Communications | 71 | 9% |
| Verizon Wireless | 71 | 9% |
| Onvoy | 66 | 8% |
| Southwestern Bell | 50 | 6% |
| 41 other carriers | 325 | 41% |
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 469
- 1947-01-01 Area code 214, named as the parent of 469 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1999-07-01 Area code 469 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 469
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 469
180 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 105 |
| Irving, TX | 12 |
| Plano, TX | 9 |
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 469 numbers
5,378 FCC complaints are on file for 4,014 numbers in 469, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 280 |
| 2024 | 295 |
| 2025 | 196 |
Other area codes in Texas
Texas is one state with 29 area codes in the NANPA table. 469 is one of them.
Next to 469 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 469 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 469 was first assigned in Texas. 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 Texas next to a 469 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 469
Where is area code 469?
NANPA assigns area code 469 to Texas, United States.
In which state does area code 469 sit?
Texas. 469 is one of 29 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 469 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 469 are Dallas, TX, Irving, TX and Plano, TX. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 469?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 469, T-Mobile USA holds the most prefixes, 117 prefixes or 15%.
Which time zone does 469 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 469 as Central (C).
What year did 469 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1999-07-01, so 469 has been in use since 1999.
Does area code 469 have an overlay?
Yes. 214 (in service 1947-01-01), 972 (in service 1996-09-14) and 945 (in service 2021-01-15) share the same area with 469, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 469?
The area codes closest to 469, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 817 (about 30 miles), 682 (about 31 miles), 430 (about 79 miles), 903 (about 79 miles) and 254 (about 92 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 469 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 786 prefixes in service in 469, spread over 42 rate centers and 47 holders.
Are there complaints about 469 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 5,378 complaints for 4,014 numbers in 469. 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.