Area Code 931
Tennessee
Area code 931 serves Tennessee, primarily Clarksville, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 615.
Split Area Code
This area code was created by splitting an existing area code into separate geographic regions. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.
This area code was split from area code 615 (Nashville).
In service since: 15-Sep-1997
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 931 is approximately 2,505,899. The population density is 68 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 94. The median household income is $61,476, which is lower than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 22.4% 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 14.2%, which is higher than the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 931 was created from a split of area code 615. It was introduced in 1997 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,505,899
- Population Density
- 68 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $61,476below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 14.2%above U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.4%below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+22.4%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower42.3%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
TN
Major Cities
- Clarksville
- Spring Hill
- Columbia
- Cookeville
- Shelbyville
- Tullahoma
- McMinnville
- Manchester
- Lewisburg
- Crossville
- Lawrenceburg
- Winchester
- Fairfield Glade
- Pulaski
- Fayetteville
- Lynchburg, Moore County
- Sparta
- Mount Pleasant
- Lake Tansi
- Waverly
- Algood
- Livingston
- Hohenwald
- Centerville
and 79 more cities
Time Zones
- Central Time (CT)
- Eastern Time (ET)
Current Time
This area code spans multiple time zones.
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 931).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, TN | 243,059 | 9.7% |
| Maury, TN | 166,976 | 6.7% |
| Marshall, TN | 166,821 | 6.7% |
| Bedford, TN | 134,751 | 5.4% |
| Williamson, TN | 125,035 | 5.0% |
| Putnam, TN | 120,126 | 4.8% |
| Moore, TN | 117,610 | 4.7% |
| Overton, TN | 99,666 | 4.0% |
| Cumberland, TN | 91,998 | 3.7% |
| Giles, TN | 91,334 | 3.6% |
| Jackson, TN | 87,956 | 3.5% |
| Coffee, TN | 81,401 | 3.2% |
| Franklin, TN | 77,703 | 3.1% |
| Van Buren, TN | 69,253 | 2.8% |
| Lewis, TN | 63,611 | 2.5% |
| Lawrence, TN | 61,410 | 2.5% |
| Lincoln, TN | 61,012 | 2.4% |
| White, TN | 59,369 | 2.4% |
| Cheatham, TN | 57,246 | 2.3% |
| Grundy, TN | 53,817 | 2.1% |
| Wayne, TN | 47,327 | 1.9% |
| Hickman, TN | 46,431 | 1.9% |
| Warren, TN | 43,587 | 1.7% |
| DeKalb, TN | 40,316 | 1.6% |
| Sequatchie, TN | 40,051 | 1.6% |
| Cannon, TN | 39,523 | 1.6% |
| Fentress, TN | 31,419 | 1.3% |
| Houston, TN | 26,352 | 1.1% |
| Stewart, TN | 22,774 | 0.9% |
| Pickett, TN | 20,315 | 0.8% |
| Perry, TN | 20,224 | 0.8% |
| Humphreys, TN | 19,811 | 0.8% |
| Christian, KY | 19,261 | 0.8% |
| Bledsoe, TN | 12,030 | 0.5% |
| Clay, TN | 11,888 | 0.5% |
| Marion, TN | 10,303 | 0.4% |
| Dickson, TN | 9,844 | 0.4% |
| Clinton, KY | 4,142 | 0.2% |
| Rutherford, TN | 3,831 | 0.2% |
| Hardin, TN | 3,599 | 0.1% |
| Smith, TN | 1,217 | 0.0% |
| Macon, TN | 1,004 | 0.0% |
| Scott, TN | 496 | 0.0% |
Call Context
This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across TN, with Clarksville as a primary city.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 931.
Other Area Codes in Tennessee
Area codes that also serve Tennessee, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 931 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.
Area codes are sometimes "split" when an existing code runs out of available number combinations. In a split, the original territory is divided geographically, with each portion receiving its own area code. This area code was split from area code 615. See our guide on splits and overlays for details.