Beaverton, Oregon

Where Is Area Code 971?

Area code 971 is in northwestern Oregon. It serves the Portland metropolitan area and much of the northwestern part of the state. In Beaverton, area code 971 works alongside area code 503.

Area code 971 covers major cities such as Portland, Beaverton, Salem, Hillsboro, Gresham, and Astoria. It also serves parts of counties that include Multnomah County, Washington County, and Clackamas County, along with other communities in the 503 service region. Beaverton is in Washington County, west of Portland.

This area includes the Willamette Valley and communities near the Columbia River. Notable places in the 971 service area include downtown Portland, Oregon State Capitol grounds in Salem, and the Oregon coast city of Astoria. Beaverton is also near major employers and campuses in the Portland metro area.

History of Area Code 971

Area code 971 was established in 2000. The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved it as an overlay for area code 503, rather than creating a geographic split. That means new phone numbers in the same region could receive either 503 or 971.

Area code 503 is one of the original North American area codes created in 1947 and once covered the entire state of Oregon. In 1995, most of Oregon outside the northwest part of the state moved to area code 541. Continued population growth and demand for new phone numbers in the Portland and Salem region led to the addition of 971.

Key Facts About Area Code 971

• Area code 971 is in Oregon.
• Area code 971 serves Beaverton, Portland, Salem, Hillsboro, Gresham, and Astoria.
• Area code 971 is in the Pacific Time Zone.
• Area code 971 is an overlay of area code 503.
• Area code 971 was introduced in 2000.
• Area code 971 covers the same region as area code 503 in northwestern Oregon.
• Beaverton, a major city in the 971 area, is in Washington County.
• Notable places in the 971 service area include Portland State University in Portland and the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 971 in?

Area code 971 is in Oregon.

What major cities use area code 971?

Major cities that use area code 971 include Portland, Beaverton, Salem, Hillsboro, Gresham, and Astoria.

Is area code 971 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 971 is a geographic area code in Oregon.