Area code
479
479 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Arkansas, which has 4 area codes in total.
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Area code 479 at a glance
NANPA lists 559 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 479, held by 43 holders across 74 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2002-01-19 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Prefixes in use | 559 |
| Pooled prefixes | 429 (77%) |
| Rate centers | 74 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 43 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-02-01 to 2026-07-30 (312 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 74 |
Rate centers in area code 479
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FORT SMITH | 87 | 16% |
| BENTONVL | 66 | 12% |
| FAYETTEVL | 61 | 11% |
| ROGERS | 59 | 11% |
| SPRINGDALE | 31 | 6% |
| RUSSELLVL | 24 | 4% |
| VAN BUREN | 12 | 2% |
| ALMA | 11 | 2% |
| 66 other rate centers | 208 | 37% |
Who holds the prefixes in 479
New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 115 (21%). 77% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 115 | 21% |
| Southwestern Bell | 88 | 16% |
| Brightspeed Of Northwest Arkansas | 51 | 9% |
| Onvoy | 50 | 9% |
| Verizon Wireless | 50 | 9% |
| T-Mobile USA | 27 | 5% |
| 37 other carriers | 178 | 32% |
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 479
- 1947-01-01 Area code 501, named as the parent of 479 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2002-01-19 Area code 479 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 479
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 479
74 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 13 |
| Springdale, AR | 4 |
| Rogers, AR | 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 479 numbers
1,345 FCC complaints are on file for 1,184 numbers in 479, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 |
| 2024 | 62 |
| 2025 | 85 |
Other area codes in Arkansas
Arkansas is one state with 4 area codes in the NANPA table. 479 is one of them.
Next to 479 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 479 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 479 was first assigned in Arkansas. 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 Arkansas next to a 479 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 479
Where is area code 479?
NANPA assigns area code 479 to Arkansas, United States.
In which state does area code 479 sit?
Arkansas. 479 is one of 4 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 479 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 479 are Fort Smith, AR, Springdale, AR and Rogers, AR. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 479?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 479, New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 115 prefixes or 21%.
Which time zone does 479 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 479 as Central (C).
What year did 479 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2002-01-19, so 479 has been in use since 2002.
Does area code 479 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 479.
Which area codes are nearest to 479?
The area codes closest to 479, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 918 (about 97 miles), 539 (about 99 miles), 501 (about 107 miles), 417 (about 114 miles) and 870 (about 122 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 479 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 559 prefixes in service in 479, spread over 74 rate centers and 43 holders.
Are there complaints about 479 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,345 complaints for 1,184 numbers in 479. 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.