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Area Code 601 Location & Details

State / Region: Mississippi • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Pearl, Madison, Clinton, Brandon, Ridgeland, Vicksburg, Laurel

Standard Dial Format
+1 (601) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 601?
MississippiState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
601 Area Code Time Zone
Central
601 Overlay Codes
769

Area Code 601 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Mississippi (Central Timezone)

Lat: 31.88° • Lng: -89.74°
📍 Geographic Center: MississippiMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 601 Located?

Telephone area code 601 is assigned to Mississippi in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Pearl, Madison, Clinton, Brandon, Ridgeland, Vicksburg, Laurel.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:601 serves Mississippi (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 601, standard 10-digit dialing (601) XXX-XXXX applies.

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Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 601? Here is how to trace who is calling from 601 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 601 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 601, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (601) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 601 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 601 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 601

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-601 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 601 Pop
JacksonHinds County141,19623.5%
HattiesburgForrest County48,8028.1%
MeridianLauderdale County33,3705.6%
PearlRankin County28,8644.8%
MadisonMadison County28,5754.8%
ClintonHinds County26,6404.4%
BrandonRankin County26,1224.4%
RidgelandMadison County24,7504.1%
VicksburgWarren County19,8303.3%
LaurelJones County17,6622.9%
NatchezAdams County14,8802.5%
ByramHinds County12,7072.1%
PicayuneHancock County12,0192.0%
MccombPike County11,6971.9%
PetalForrest County11,6941.9%
BrookhavenLincoln County11,6461.9%
FlowoodRankin County11,0031.8%
CantonMadison County10,8731.8%
RichlandRankin County7,6301.3%
PhiladelphiaNeshoba County6,8581.1%

Counties Covered by Area Code 601

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Mississippi

County NameTotal Population% of 601 Area% of County
Hinds County212,71830.4%86%
Rankin County160,89313.1%49%
Madison County114,91511.3%59%
Forrest County78,81310.1%77%
Lauderdale County70,5275.8%50%
Jones County66,1013.7%33%
Warren County42,1383.3%47%
Adams County29,7762.5%50%
Pike County38,9992.3%35%
Lincoln County35,0052.2%38%
Hancock County46,5102.0%26%
Scott County27,9201.5%33%
Copiah County27,6291.3%29%
Newton County21,0351.2%33%
Neshoba County28,8171.1%24%
Marion County24,0861.1%27%
Simpson County25,6181.0%23%
Leake County21,5920.8%23%
Covington County18,0420.8%25%
Wayne County19,7990.7%23%
Stone County19,4610.7%22%
Greene County13,6870.6%27%
Lamar County66,9140.6%5%
George County25,8460.5%13%
Pearl River County59,0130.5%5%
Clarke County15,2090.3%13%
Yazoo County23,1660.3%7%
Walthall County13,8450.2%11%

☎️Area Code 601 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 799 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

67% Landline28% Wireless6% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(601) 200-📞LandlineJACKSONBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(601) 201-📱WirelessJACKSONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(601) 202-📞LandlineBOLTONAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC01/07/2010
(601) 203-📞LandlineJACKSONCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC08/14/2013
(601) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL09/01/2004
(601) 205-💻VoIPHATTIESBGONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC01/05/2024
(601) 206-📞LandlineJACKSONBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(601) 207-💻VoIPMERIDIANONVOY, LLC - MSN/A
(601) 208-📞LandlineJACKSONBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(601) 209-📱WirelessJACKSONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(601) 210-💻VoIPJACKSONONVOY, LLC - MS04/23/2021
(601) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(601) 212-📞LandlineJACKSONPOWERTEL MEMPHIS LICENSES, INC.N/A
(601) 213-📞LandlineJACKSONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MS12/08/2005
(601) 214-📱WirelessJACKSONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(601) 215-📱WirelessPICAYUNECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MSN/A
(601) 216-💻VoIPMOUNTOLIVEONVOY, LLC - MSN/A
(601) 217-📞LandlineBRANDONTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 218-📱WirelessVICKSBURGCELLULAR SOUTH, INC.N/A
(601) 219-📞LandlineCENTREVLTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MS06/02/2003
(601) 220-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL09/01/2004
(601) 221-📞LandlineMSLocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(601) 222-📞LandlineTYLERTOWNBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(601) 223-📞LandlineNATCHEZTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 224-📞LandlineHAZLEHURSTTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 225-📞LandlineGLOSTERBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(601) 226-📞LandlineQUITMANTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 227-📱WirelessMERIDIANCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MSN/A
(601) 228-📞LandlineCENTREVLAIRUS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 229-📞LandlinePICAYUNETELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MS10/09/2001
(601) 230-📞LandlineLAURELAIRUS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 231-📞LandlineMENDENHALLTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 232-📞LandlineUNIONTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 233-💻VoIPMCCOMBBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MSN/A
(601) 234-📞LandlineRALEIGHLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MSN/A
(601) 235-📞LandlinePURVISPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(601) 236-💻VoIPMERIDIANBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MSN/A
(601) 237-📞LandlineQUITMANTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 238-📱WirelessJACKSONMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(601) 239-💻VoIPTYLERTOWNBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MSN/A
(601) 240-📞LandlinePOPLARVLTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 241-📞LandlineRALEIGHTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 242-📞LandlinePURVISTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 243-📞LandlineSUMRALLTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 244-📞LandlineLUMBERTONTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 245-📞LandlineCOLLINSTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 246-📞LandlineBEAUMONTTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 247-📞LandlineLUCEDALETELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - MSN/A
(601) 248-📱WirelessMCCOMBCELLULAR SOUTH, INC.N/A
(601) 249-📞LandlineMCCOMBBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 601

Where is area code 601 located?

Area code 601 is located in Mississippi (United States), serving cities like Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Pearl, Madison, Clinton, Brandon, Ridgeland, Vicksburg, Laurel.

What timezone is area code 601?

Area code 601 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 601?

Area code 601 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Mississippi.

Is area code 601 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 601 is an official geographic area code for Mississippi. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Mississippi

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 601.

769
Central
Area Code 769
Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Pearl, Madison, Clinton, Brandon, Ridgeland, Vicksburg, Laurel
228
Central
Area Code 228
Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, D'iberville, Moss Point, Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead
471
Central
Area Code 471
Southaven, Olive Branch, Tupelo, Oxford, Horn Lake, Greenville, Starkville, Columbus, Hernando, Corinth
662
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Area Code 662
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