Columbia, Missouri

Where Is Area Code 573?

Area code 573 is in Missouri. It covers a large part of eastern, central, southeastern, and south-central Missouri, including Columbia and many communities outside the St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield metro calling areas.

Columbia is one of the best-known cities in area code 573. Other major cities and communities in the 573 region include Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, Rolla, Farmington, Poplar Bluff, and Kirksville. The area code also serves many rural counties and small towns across a broad section of the state.

Area code 573 reaches several notable Missouri landmarks and geographic features. These include the Missouri River near Columbia and Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks region in parts of central Missouri, and the Mississippi River communities in southeast Missouri such as Cape Girardeau.

History of Area Code 573

Area code 573 was created on January 7, 1996. It was split from area code 314, which had long served a much larger part of eastern Missouri before telephone demand required a new code.

Area code 573 is a split area code, not an overlay. Public records from the North American Numbering Plan show 573 as the code assigned to much of Missouri outside the larger urban numbering areas after the 1996 split. Missouri later added other area codes in other regions, but 573 itself was created through that split.

Key Facts About Area Code 573

• Area code 573 is in the state of Missouri.
• Columbia is one of the major cities that uses area code 573.
• Area code 573 began service on January 7, 1996.
• Area code 573 was created in a split from area code 314.
• Area code 573 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 573 is in the Central Time Zone.
• The University of Missouri in Columbia is one of the most notable institutions in the 573 area.
• Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, uses area code 573.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 573 in?

Area code 573 is in Missouri.

What major cities use area code 573?

Major cities in area code 573 include Columbia, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, Rolla, Farmington, Poplar Bluff, and Kirksville.

Is area code 573 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 573 is a geographic area code.