Area codes in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, Mississippi uses 2 area codes — 662 and 471. The main Starkville area code is 662.
Area codes serving Starkville
Phone numbers in Starkville are written as ten digits — for example (662) 555-0190 — and fall in the Central Time zone.
How Starkville came to have 2 area codes
The original Starkville area code is 662, in service since 1999. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 471 (2026). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Starkville now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Starkville?
The main area code for Starkville, Mississippi is 662. Starkville is now served by 2 area codes in total: 662, 471.
How many area codes does Starkville have?
Starkville has 2 area codes: 662, 471.
Why does Starkville have more than one area code?
As Starkville used up the numbers available in its original area code (662, in service since 1999), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Starkville number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (662 or 471) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.