The area code 479 is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Area code 479 serves Fayetteville and much of Northwest and west-central Arkansas, covering the fast-growing I-49 corridor and the Arkansas River Valley. It was established in 2002 after a split from 501 to handle the region’s growth in residents and businesses. Centered in the Ozark Mountains, this dialing code connects college life, corporate headquarters, and historic river towns. It remains a single area code for the region, used for both mobile and landline phone numbers.
Major cities and communities in the 479 area code include:
This area code ties together key landmarks like the University of Arkansas, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, and the Fort Smith National Historic Site. Outdoor spots such as Devil’s Den State Park and the Ozark National Forest sit within easy reach of 479 cities, making the code a gateway to trails, rivers, and scenic byways. The 479 region includes parts of Benton, Washington, Sebastian, and Crawford counties, reflecting a mix of college town energy, corporate innovation, and frontier history. If you see a 479 phone number, it likely traces back to Northwest Arkansas or the Fort Smith area.
“Area code 479 was introduced in 2002 after a split from 501.” — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)