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.

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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

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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).

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population
1,532,359
Population Density
65 people/sq mi
below U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income
$59,013
below U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate
17.3%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
38.3%

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

  • Eastern Time (ET)

NANPA Relief Status

According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), area code 912 is currently relief planning in progress.

Planning letters: PL-556, PL-544, PL-288, PL-202

Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses

Current Time

Eastern Time (ET)
 
 

Prefix Utilization

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

Area Code 912 geographic coverage map (light mode)

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 93. The median household income is $59,013, which is lower than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%, which is higher than the national rate of 11.5%.

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.

County Coverage

Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 912).

CountyPopulationShare
Chatham, GA302,66619.8%
Liberty, GA118,2107.7%
Bulloch, GA102,5296.7%
Glynn, GA93,7006.1%
Effingham, GA73,2554.8%
Long, GA73,0204.8%
Camden, GA69,2334.5%
Pierce, GA53,8173.5%
Bryan, GA52,2433.4%
Coffee, GA49,7073.2%
Tattnall, GA48,4563.2%
Ware, GA47,2353.1%
Emanuel, GA47,1923.1%
Brantley, GA43,0902.8%
Appling, GA41,9092.7%
Treutlen, GA38,5102.5%
Wayne, GA35,7102.3%
Jeff Davis, GA33,7502.2%
Montgomery, GA31,1272.0%
Toombs, GA31,0562.0%
Evans, GA26,3021.7%
Bacon, GA17,9601.2%
Charlton, GA17,5561.1%
Screven, GA14,3850.9%
Candler, GA13,6110.9%
McIntosh, GA12,5960.8%
Clinch, GA11,9340.8%
Atkinson, GA10,7810.7%
Wheeler, GA9,6570.6%
Laurens, GA7,8460.5%
Telfair, GA1,8110.1%
Jenkins, GA7720.1%
Echols, GA7330.0%

Area Code 912 Family Tree

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Total Codes
2
Splits
1
Overlays
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All Descendants

Code ▲StateType In Service Parent
229GAsplit01-Aug-2000912
478GAsplit01-Aug-2000912
565GAoverlay—912

Area code 912 was originally assigned in 01-Jan-1954 to serve GA. Over the years, it has generated 3 descendant area codes through a combination of geographic splits and overlays as demand for telephone numbers grew.

Call Context

Mixed urban-rural area

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.

Area code 478 map card showing Macon-Bibb County (light mode)
478GAMacon-Bibb CountyEastern Time (ET)Split
Area code 324 map card showing Jacksonville (light mode)
324FLJacksonvilleEastern Time (ET)Overlay
Area code 904 map card showing Jacksonville (light mode)
904FLJacksonvilleEastern Time (ET)Geographic
Area code 229 map card showing Albany (light mode)
229GAAlbanyEastern Time (ET)Split

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