Area Code 912
Georgia
Area code 912 serves Georgia, primarily Savannah, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Jan-1954.
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 565 (Savannah).
In service since: 01-Jan-1954
Area Code Splits
Parts of this area code’s original geographic region were later assigned new area codes through splits. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.
Split into: area code 229 (Albany), area code 478 (Macon-Bibb County).
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 912 is approximately 1,532,359. The population density is 65 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 94. The median household income is $59,013, which is lower than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 22.8% 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 17.3%, which is higher than the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 912 was established in 1954 as a geographic area code. Over time, area codes area code 229 and area code 478 were split from 912. It shares its territory with area code area code 565.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 1,532,359
- Population Density
- 65 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $59,013below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 17.3%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+22.8%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower38.3%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
GA
Major Cities
- Savannah
- Hinesville
- Statesboro
- Pooler
- Kingsland
- St. Marys
- Richmond Hill
- St. Simons
- Brunswick
- Wilmington Island
- Waycross
- Port Wentworth
- Douglas
- Georgetown
- Rincon
- Vidalia
- Fort Stewart
- Jesup
- Country Club Estates
- Skidaway Island
- Dock Junction
- Swainsboro
- Whitemarsh Island
- Glennville
and 105 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 912).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham, GA | 302,666 | 19.8% |
| Liberty, GA | 118,210 | 7.7% |
| Bulloch, GA | 102,529 | 6.7% |
| Glynn, GA | 93,700 | 6.1% |
| Effingham, GA | 73,255 | 4.8% |
| Long, GA | 73,020 | 4.8% |
| Camden, GA | 69,233 | 4.5% |
| Pierce, GA | 53,817 | 3.5% |
| Bryan, GA | 52,243 | 3.4% |
| Coffee, GA | 49,707 | 3.2% |
| Tattnall, GA | 48,456 | 3.2% |
| Ware, GA | 47,235 | 3.1% |
| Emanuel, GA | 47,192 | 3.1% |
| Brantley, GA | 43,090 | 2.8% |
| Appling, GA | 41,909 | 2.7% |
| Treutlen, GA | 38,510 | 2.5% |
| Wayne, GA | 35,710 | 2.3% |
| Jeff Davis, GA | 33,750 | 2.2% |
| Montgomery, GA | 31,127 | 2.0% |
| Toombs, GA | 31,056 | 2.0% |
| Evans, GA | 26,302 | 1.7% |
| Bacon, GA | 17,960 | 1.2% |
| Charlton, GA | 17,556 | 1.1% |
| Screven, GA | 14,385 | 0.9% |
| Candler, GA | 13,611 | 0.9% |
| McIntosh, GA | 12,596 | 0.8% |
| Clinch, GA | 11,934 | 0.8% |
| Atkinson, GA | 10,781 | 0.7% |
| Wheeler, GA | 9,657 | 0.6% |
| Laurens, GA | 7,846 | 0.5% |
| Telfair, GA | 1,811 | 0.1% |
| Jenkins, GA | 772 | 0.1% |
| Echols, GA | 733 | 0.0% |
Call Context
This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across GA, with Savannah as a primary city.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 912.
Other Area Codes in Georgia
Area codes that also serve Georgia, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 912 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.
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 565. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.