Area Code 479
Arkansas
Area code 479 serves Arkansas, primarily Fayetteville, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 501.
Published: Verified against NANPA and FCC records
Split Area Code
This area code exists because its parent region ran low on available numbers: the parent territory was divided geographically, this code took over one part of it, and the parent kept serving the rest. Existing customers generally keep their numbers — only the code changes for the newly drawn region.
This area code was split from area code 501 (Little Rock).
In service since: 19-Jan-2002
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 1,360,755
- Population Density
- 64 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 95 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $70,639below U.S. median (U.S.: $80,734)
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.5%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.1%below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+28.1%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.7%)High School or Lower38.8%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates. Population figures are approximate — see Sources & Methodology for details on how area code populations are derived.
See how this area code compares to all US area codes in the income ranking and density ranking.
Time Zone
- Central Time (CT)
NANPA Relief Status
According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), this area code is not currently listed as exhausting within the next 36 months. No relief planning is in progress for this NPA.
Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses
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Geographic Coverage
State
AR
Major Cities
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Rogers
- Bentonville
- Bella Vista
- Russellville
- Van Buren
- Centerton
- Siloam Springs
- Lowell
- Greenwood
- Clarksville
- Farmington
- Prairie Grove
- Pea Ridge
- Alma
- Cave Springs
- Tontitown
- Mena
- Barling
- Dardanelle
- Gentry
- Booneville
and 93 more cities
History
Area code 479 was created from a split of area code 501. It was introduced in 2002 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 479 is approximately 1,360,755. The population density is 64 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 95. The median household income is $70,639, which is lower than the national median of $80,734. Approximately 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.7%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%, which is near the national rate of 12.5%.
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 479).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR | 419,100 | 30.8% |
| Washington, AR | 301,360 | 22.1% |
| Sebastian, AR | 141,535 | 10.4% |
| Madison, AR | 104,579 | 7.7% |
| Pope, AR | 69,287 | 5.1% |
| Crawford, AR | 64,718 | 4.8% |
| Logan, AR | 47,739 | 3.5% |
| Franklin, AR | 45,376 | 3.3% |
| Johnson, AR | 39,921 | 2.9% |
| Scott, AR | 36,260 | 2.7% |
| Yell, AR | 23,408 | 1.7% |
| Carroll, AR | 18,860 | 1.4% |
| Polk, AR | 13,412 | 1.0% |
| Le Flore, OK | 13,412 | 1.0% |
| Newton, AR | 12,082 | 0.9% |
| Conway, AR | 5,980 | 0.4% |
| Perry, AR | 3,598 | 0.3% |
| Searcy, AR | 128 | 0.0% |
Area Code 479 Family Tree
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Area code 479 was originally assigned in 19-Jan-2002 to serve AR.
Call Context
This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across AR, with Fayetteville as a primary city.
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Other Area Codes in Arkansas
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