Area code
662
662 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Mississippi, which has 5 area codes in total.
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Area code 662 at a glance
NANPA lists 755 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 662, held by 42 holders across 122 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1999-04-19 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Assigned overlays | 471 (2026-01-30) |
| Prefixes in use | 755 |
| Pooled prefixes | 632 (84%) |
| Rate centers | 122 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 42 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-09 to 2025-12-11 (369 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 120 |
Rate centers in area code 662
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TUPELO | 46 | 6% |
| COLUMBUS | 32 | 4% |
| GREENWOOD | 28 | 4% |
| GREENVILLE | 25 | 3% |
| STARKVILLE | 25 | 3% |
| MEMPHIS | 22 | 3% |
| OXFORD | 21 | 3% |
| CORINTH | 19 | 3% |
| 114 other rate centers | 537 | 71% |
Who holds the prefixes in 662
South Central Bell Tel holds the most prefixes, 192 (25%). 84% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Central Bell Tel | 192 | 25% |
| Verizon Wireless | 91 | 12% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 73 | 10% |
| Level 3 Communications | 67 | 9% |
| Telepak Networks | 56 | 7% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 45 | 6% |
| 36 other carriers | 231 | 31% |
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 662
- 1947-01-01 Area code 601, named as the parent of 662 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1999-04-19 Area code 662 went into service.
- 2026-01-30 Area code 471 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 662.
Area codes nearest to 662
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
- 471
ZIP codes in area code 662
120 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Columbus, MS | 6 |
| Greenville, MS | 4 |
| Tupelo, MS | 4 |
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 662 numbers
1,332 FCC complaints are on file for 1,097 numbers in 662, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2025 | 62 |
Other area codes in Mississippi
Mississippi is one state with 5 area codes in the NANPA table. 662 is one of them.
Next to 662 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 662 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 662 was first assigned in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi next to a 662 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 662
Where is area code 662?
NANPA assigns area code 662 to Mississippi, United States.
In which state does area code 662 sit?
Mississippi. 662 is one of 5 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 662 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 662 are Columbus, MS, Greenville, MS and Tupelo, MS. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 662?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 662, South Central Bell Tel holds the most prefixes, 192 prefixes or 25%.
Which time zone does 662 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 662 as Central (C).
What year did 662 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1999-04-19, so 662 has been in use since 1999.
Does area code 662 have an overlay?
Yes. 471 (in service 2026-01-30) shares the same area with 662, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 662?
The area codes closest to 662, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 901 (about 94 miles), 601 (about 131 miles), 769 (about 131 miles), 659 (about 146 miles) and 205 (about 147 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 662 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 755 prefixes in service in 662, spread over 122 rate centers and 42 holders.
Are there complaints about 662 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,332 complaints for 1,097 numbers in 662. 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.