Starkville, Mississippi

Where Is Area Code 662?

Area code 662 is in northern Mississippi, including Starkville and a large part of the Mississippi Delta and hill country. It serves communities across the northern half of the state outside the Memphis-area 901 and the central Mississippi 601 and 769 regions. Starkville, Tupelo, Southaven, Greenville, Columbus, Oxford, and Clarksdale are among the best-known cities in 662.

Area code 662 covers many counties and communities across north Mississippi. Places commonly associated with it include Oktibbeha County, where Starkville is located, Lee County, DeSoto County, Lowndes County, Lafayette County, and Washington County. The area includes college towns, Delta communities, and growing suburbs near the Tennessee state line.

Area code 662 also includes notable geographic and cultural landmarks. Starkville is home to Mississippi State University, and Oxford is home to the University of Mississippi. The region includes parts of the Mississippi Delta, the Tennessee border area, and communities along major corridors such as U.S. Route 82 and Interstate 55.

History of Area Code 662

Area code 662 was created on April 19, 1999, in a split from area code 601. Before that date, area code 601 covered the entire state of Mississippi. The split was made because demand for new telephone numbers had grown across north Mississippi.

Area code 662 has not been replaced in Starkville, and it remains the main geographic area code for much of northern Mississippi. Mississippi later added area code 769 as an overlay for 601 in central and southern Mississippi, but 769 does not overlay 662. The creation of 662 reflected the growth of cities, businesses, wireless service, and additional phone lines in the region during the late 1990s.

Key Facts About Area Code 662

• Area code 662 is a geographic telephone area code in the state of Mississippi.
• Starkville is one of the cities that uses area code 662.
• Area code 662 was created on April 19, 1999, from a split of area code 601.
• Area code 662 serves northern Mississippi, including cities such as Tupelo, Southaven, Greenville, Columbus, Oxford, and Clarksdale.
• Area code 662 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Mississippi State University in Starkville is located in the 662 area code region.
• The University of Mississippi in Oxford is also located in the 662 area code region.
• Area code 662 is a split area code, not an overlay or a toll-free code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 662 in?

Area code 662 is in Mississippi.

What major cities use area code 662?

Major cities in area code 662 include Starkville, Tupelo, Southaven, Greenville, Columbus, Oxford, and Clarksdale.

Is area code 662 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 662 is a geographic area code for northern Mississippi.