Area Code 470
Georgia
Area code 470 serves Georgia, primarily Atlanta, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It is an overlay area code sharing territory with area code 404.
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 404 (Atlanta), area code 678 (Atlanta), area code 943 (Atlanta).
In service since: 26-Feb-2010
History
Area code 470 serves as an overlay for the same territory as area code 404. It was introduced in 2010 to provide additional phone number capacity for the region. It shares its territory with area codes area code 404 and area code 678 and area code 943.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 470 is approximately 9,369,659. The population density is 474 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $84,823, which is near the national median of $78,538. Approximately 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.4%.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 9,369,659
- Population Density
- 474 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $84,823near U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 10.6%below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.8%near U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+36.7%near U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower29.6%
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 470).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett, GA | 1,178,613 | 12.6% |
| Cobb, GA | 1,044,310 | 11.1% |
| Fulton, GA | 719,580 | 7.7% |
| Cherokee, GA | 599,653 | 6.4% |
| DeKalb, GA | 557,343 | 5.9% |
| Forsyth, GA | 494,340 | 5.3% |
| Rockdale, GA | 461,651 | 4.9% |
| Henry, GA | 447,601 | 4.8% |
| Paulding, GA | 436,355 | 4.7% |
| Clayton, GA | 408,670 | 4.4% |
| Hall, GA | 321,814 | 3.4% |
| Walton, GA | 286,718 | 3.1% |
| Newton, GA | 262,588 | 2.8% |
| Douglas, GA | 241,750 | 2.6% |
| Fayette, GA | 234,430 | 2.5% |
| Bartow, GA | 227,744 | 2.4% |
| Coweta, GA | 163,477 | 1.7% |
| Carroll, GA | 163,364 | 1.7% |
| Spalding, GA | 161,242 | 1.7% |
| Barrow, GA | 124,387 | 1.3% |
| Haralson, GA | 91,962 | 1.0% |
| Lamar, GA | 77,525 | 0.8% |
| Jackson, GA | 74,851 | 0.8% |
| Heard, GA | 71,246 | 0.8% |
| Oconee, GA | 69,166 | 0.7% |
| Butts, GA | 64,183 | 0.7% |
| Polk, GA | 57,410 | 0.6% |
| Floyd, GA | 52,743 | 0.6% |
| Pike, GA | 48,080 | 0.5% |
| Jasper, GA | 46,551 | 0.5% |
| Monroe, GA | 38,829 | 0.4% |
| Meriwether, GA | 26,776 | 0.3% |
| Pickens, GA | 25,065 | 0.3% |
| Morgan, GA | 19,254 | 0.2% |
| Gordon, GA | 17,352 | 0.2% |
| Banks, GA | 14,852 | 0.2% |
| Upson, GA | 13,425 | 0.1% |
| Clarke, GA | 11,154 | 0.1% |
| White, GA | 8,790 | 0.1% |
| Lumpkin, GA | 4,815 | 0.1% |
Call Context
This area code covers a metropolitan region in GA with moderate to high population density, centered on Atlanta and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 470.
Other Area Codes in Georgia
Area codes that also serve Georgia, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 470 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 470 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 9370k people covers Atlanta in GA, so a number originally set up there will retain the 470 prefix even if the owner moves or uses VoIP. Mobile phones keep their original number when users relocate, and businesses often adopt local area codes to establish a regional presence.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its geographic context — area code 470 is associated with Atlanta in GA. For caller-specific details, use your carrier's caller ID features or check 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 with the National Do Not Call Registry.
When an area's available number pool runs low, regulators introduce an "overlay" code covering the same territory. Both codes coexist, and new numbers are assigned from whichever has availability. Area code 470 serves the Atlanta region in GA, where growing demand for phone numbers necessitated an additional code. This area code shares its region with area code 404, area code 678, area code 943. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.