Area Code 662
Mississippi
Area code 662 serves Mississippi, primarily Southaven, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It has served the region since 19-Apr-1999.
Overlay Area Code
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 471 (Southaven).
In service since: 19-Apr-1999
History
Area code 662 was established in 1999 as a geographic area code. It shares its territory with area code area code 471.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 662 is approximately 2,176,303. The population density is 41 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 94. The median household income is $51,231, which is lower than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%, which is higher than the national rate of 12.4%.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,176,303
- Population Density
- 41 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $51,231below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 20.6%above U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.8%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+21.4%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower37.0%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
MS
Major Cities
- Southaven
- Olive Branch
- Tupelo
- Greenville
- Horn Lake
- Oxford
- Starkville
- Columbus
- Hernando
- Corinth
- Clarksdale
- Greenwood
- Grenada
- Cleveland
- West Point
- Indianola
- Booneville
- Senatobia
- New Albany
- Batesville
- Kosciusko
- Holly Springs
- Amory
- Louisville
and 218 more cities
Time Zone
- Central Time (CT)
Current Time
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 662).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DeSoto, MS | 212,184 | 9.7% |
| Lee, MS | 123,773 | 5.7% |
| Lafayette, MS | 107,337 | 4.9% |
| Marshall, MS | 106,412 | 4.9% |
| Lowndes, MS | 102,106 | 4.7% |
| Pontotoc, MS | 81,402 | 3.7% |
| Monroe, MS | 69,915 | 3.2% |
| Clay, MS | 68,250 | 3.1% |
| Carroll, MS | 67,151 | 3.1% |
| Panola, MS | 63,179 | 2.9% |
| Itawamba, MS | 63,155 | 2.9% |
| Bolivar, MS | 58,940 | 2.7% |
| Sunflower, MS | 56,445 | 2.6% |
| Oktibbeha, MS | 55,383 | 2.5% |
| Union, MS | 53,667 | 2.5% |
| Tippah, MS | 51,754 | 2.4% |
| Tishomingo, MS | 50,680 | 2.3% |
| Benton, MS | 50,004 | 2.3% |
| Tate, MS | 48,805 | 2.2% |
| Winston, MS | 44,268 | 2.0% |
| Washington, MS | 43,824 | 2.0% |
| Alcorn, MS | 40,520 | 1.9% |
| Tallahatchie, MS | 39,384 | 1.8% |
| Prentiss, MS | 39,333 | 1.8% |
| Leflore, MS | 37,578 | 1.7% |
| Yazoo, MS | 36,374 | 1.7% |
| Calhoun, MS | 33,821 | 1.6% |
| Montgomery, MS | 32,088 | 1.5% |
| Chickasaw, MS | 30,469 | 1.4% |
| Humphreys, MS | 29,072 | 1.3% |
| Attala, MS | 27,859 | 1.3% |
| Grenada, MS | 27,775 | 1.3% |
| Holmes, MS | 25,258 | 1.2% |
| Coahoma, MS | 24,830 | 1.1% |
| Quitman, MS | 24,102 | 1.1% |
| Webster, MS | 22,659 | 1.0% |
| Choctaw, MS | 21,910 | 1.0% |
| Yalobusha, MS | 18,576 | 0.9% |
| Leake, MS | 14,675 | 0.7% |
| Tunica, MS | 14,585 | 0.7% |
| Neshoba, MS | 13,641 | 0.6% |
| Noxubee, MS | 13,221 | 0.6% |
| Colbert, AL | 8,719 | 0.4% |
| Sharkey, MS | 7,405 | 0.3% |
| Madison, MS | 5,613 | 0.3% |
| Issaquena, MS | 3,675 | 0.2% |
| Kemper, MS | 2,439 | 0.1% |
| Desha, AR | 2,088 | 0.1% |
Call Context
This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across MS, with Southaven as a primary city.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 662.
Other Area Codes in Mississippi
Area codes that also serve Mississippi, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 662 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 662 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 2176k people covers Southaven in MS, so a number originally set up there will retain the 662 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 662 is associated with Southaven in MS. 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 662 serves the Southaven region in MS, where growing demand for phone numbers necessitated an additional code. This area code shares its region with area code 471. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.