Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Where Is Area Code 769?

Area code 769 is in Mississippi. It serves central Mississippi, including the Jackson area, and it also covers Hattiesburg and other communities in the southern part of the state. It is an overlay for area code 601, so both area codes serve the same geographic region.

Major cities in the 769 area code include Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Clinton, Pearl, Ridgeland, Madison, Brandon, and Vicksburg. Counties in the broader 601 and 769 service area include Forrest County, where Hattiesburg is located, as well as counties in and around the Jackson metropolitan area and eastern Mississippi.

The area includes well-known Mississippi places such as the city of Hattiesburg, the state capital of Jackson, and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. The region also includes parts of the Pine Belt around Hattiesburg and the Pearl River area near Jackson.

History of Area Code 769

Area code 769 was established in 2005. The North American Numbering Plan added it as an overlay to area code 601 after the 601 region needed more telephone numbers.

Area code 601 is one of Mississippi's original area codes, created in 1947. Before 769 was added, 601 had already been reduced by splits that created area codes 228 in 1997 and 662 in 1999, and continued growth in wireless phones and other services led to the 769 overlay.

Key Facts About Area Code 769

• Area code 769 is in the state of Mississippi.
• Area code 769 is an overlay of area code 601, and both area codes cover the same region.
• Area code 769 was put into service in 2005.
• Hattiesburg is one of the cities served by area code 769, and it is located in Forrest County.
• Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi, is one of the largest cities in the 769 service area.
• Area code 769 is in the Central Time Zone.
• The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is a notable institution within the 769 service area.
• Because 769 is an overlay area code, 10-digit dialing is required in the 601 and 769 region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 769 in?

Area code 769 is in Mississippi.

What major cities use area code 769?

Major cities in area code 769 include Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Clinton, Pearl, Ridgeland, Madison, Brandon, and Vicksburg.

Is area code 769 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 769 is a geographic area code in Mississippi.