The area code 870 is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Area code 870 serves Jonesboro, Arkansas, and a wide swath of eastern, southern, and northern Arkansas. Established in 1997 after a split from 501, it covers the Arkansas Delta, stretches into the Ozark foothills, and reaches the Texas border at Texarkana. Jonesboro is a regional hub for Northeast Arkansas and home to Arkansas State University, making 870 important for education, healthcare, and business. The area code sits in the Central Time Zone and borders other Arkansas area codes like 501 (central Arkansas) and 479 (northwest Arkansas).
Major cities and communities in area code 870 include:
Known for rich farmland, timber, and outdoor recreation, the 870 region offers access to the Mississippi River, Greers Ferry and Bull Shoals areas, and historic downtowns across the Delta. Jonesboro’s location on Crowley’s Ridge gives it higher ground compared to the flat Delta, which shaped local settlement and trade. If you’re calling or receiving Arkansas phone numbers in this region, 870 connects communities from border towns like Texarkana and West Memphis to college life in Jonesboro. “Year introduced: 1997” — Source: North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).