Area code
769
769 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 769 at a glance
NANPA lists 250 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 769, held by 33 holders across 84 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2005-03-14 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Assigned overlays | 601 (1947-01-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 250 |
| Pooled prefixes | 248 (99%) |
| Rate centers | 84 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 33 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2006-06-27 to 2026-02-20 (244 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 113 |
Rate centers in area code 769
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| JACKSON | 55 | 22% |
| MERIDIAN | 18 | 7% |
| NATCHEZ | 17 | 7% |
| VICKSBURG | 15 | 6% |
| BRANDON | 6 | 2% |
| HATTIESBG | 6 | 2% |
| MADISON | 6 | 2% |
| PICAYUNE | 6 | 2% |
| 76 other rate centers | 121 | 48% |
Who holds the prefixes in 769
New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 67 (27%). 99% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 67 | 27% |
| Onvoy | 35 | 14% |
| Ton80 Communications | 21 | 8% |
| Fractel | 19 | 8% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 15 | 6% |
| Powertel Memphis Licenses | 12 | 5% |
| 27 other carriers | 81 | 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 769
- 1947-01-01 Area code 601, named as the parent of 769 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2005-03-14 Area code 769 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 769
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 769
113 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 27 |
| Meridian, MS | 7 |
| Laurel, 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 769 numbers
423 FCC complaints are on file for 327 numbers in 769, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 22 |
Other area codes in Mississippi
Mississippi is one state with 5 area codes in the NANPA table. 769 is one of them.
Next to 769 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 769 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 769 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 769 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 769
Where is area code 769?
NANPA assigns area code 769 to Mississippi, United States.
In which state does area code 769 sit?
Mississippi. 769 is one of 5 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 769 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 769 are Jackson, MS, Meridian, MS and Laurel, MS. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 769?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 769, New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 67 prefixes or 27%.
Which time zone does 769 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 769 as Central (C).
What year did 769 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2005-03-14, so 769 has been in use since 2005.
Does area code 769 have an overlay?
Yes. 601 (in service 1947-01-01) shares the same area with 769, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 769?
The area codes closest to 769, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 225 (about 124 miles), 228 (about 124 miles), 662 (about 131 miles), 985 (about 131 miles) and 251 (about 137 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 769 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 250 prefixes in service in 769, spread over 84 rate centers and 33 holders.
Are there complaints about 769 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 423 complaints for 327 numbers in 769. 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.