Area Code 404
Georgia
Area code 404 serves Georgia, primarily Atlanta, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Jan-1947.
Overlay Area Codes
This area code is part of an overlay region, meaning the same geographic area is served by multiple area codes. Overlay codes were introduced to meet growing demand for phone numbers without requiring existing customers to change their numbers.
This area code shares its geographic region with: area code 470 (Atlanta), area code 678 (Atlanta), area code 943 (Atlanta).
In service since: 01-Jan-1947
Geographic Coverage
Area code 404 serves Georgia, primarily the Atlanta area, in the Eastern Time (ET). It covers 172 communities. The geographic center of this area code is approximately 33.74°N, 84.36°W.
History
Area code 404 is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was created. It shares its territory with area codes area code 470 and area code 678 and area code 943.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 404 is approximately 1,444,103. The population density is 2,269 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $91,490, which is higher than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is higher than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%, which is near the national rate of 12.4%.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 1,444,103
- Population Density
- 2,269 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $91,490above U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.9%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+50.4%above U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower22.2%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
GA
Major Cities
- Atlanta
- South Fulton
- Sandy Springs
- Roswell
- Johns Creek
- Alpharetta
- Marietta
- Stonecrest
- Brookhaven
- Smyrna
- Dunwoody
- Gainesville
- Newnan
- Mableton
- Peachtree Corners
- Milton
- East Point
- Tucker
- Woodstock
- Douglasville
- Stockbridge
- Canton
- Kennesaw
- Duluth
and 148 more cities
Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET)
Current Time
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 404).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton, GA | 787,821 | 54.6% |
| DeKalb, GA | 514,783 | 35.6% |
| Clayton, GA | 141,499 | 9.8% |
Call Context
This area code includes Atlanta and surrounding communities in Georgia. It is one of the original area codes established when the North American Numbering Plan was created in 1947.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 404.
Other Area Codes in Georgia
Area codes that also serve Georgia, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 404 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers are assigned based on where the number was originally provisioned, not the caller's current location. Mobile phones retain their number when users move, and businesses may use numbers from regions where they don't have a physical presence. VoIP services can also provision numbers from virtually any area code.
Yes, mobile phones can have numbers from any area code in the region they were activated. Wireless carriers assign numbers from available pools regardless of phone type. When users change carriers or move to new areas, they typically keep their original number, which may have a different area code than their current location.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its general geographic region. For the specific number, options include using your carrier's caller ID features or checking public directories. If you suspect fraud, you can report it to the FTC. To file a complaint about robocalls or spoofed numbers, visit the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. You can also register your number with the National Do Not Call Registry to reduce unwanted calls. Keep in mind that caller ID can display any name the caller chooses to set.
When an area's pool of available phone numbers runs low, regulators may introduce an "overlay" area code that covers the same geographic territory as the original. Both codes coexist, and new numbers are assigned from whichever code has availability. This area code shares its region with area code 470, area code 678, area code 943. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.
While Atlanta is a prominent city in this area code's coverage, the code serves the broader surrounding region as well. Area codes are assigned geographically and typically cover multiple cities, towns, and communities beyond any single anchor city.
This area code covers a metropolitan region with high population density. Dense urban areas typically have higher call volumes and may have multiple overlapping area codes to meet demand for phone numbers. Businesses and residents in these areas are more likely to need additional numbering resources.