Area Code 479 Information
Area Code | 479 |
Population | 93048 |
Type of Code: | General Purpose Code |
Geographic(G) or non-geographic(N): | G |
Is this code assigned: | Yes |
Is this code in use: | Y |
In service date: | 2002-01-19 |
Planning Letter(s): | 310 302 295 |
Location: | AR |
Country: | US |
Time Zone: | C |
Parent NPA: | 501 |
Area code 479, established on January 19, 2002, was created to meet the growing telecommunication demands in the state of Arkansas. This area code covers the northwestern region of the state, including major cities like Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, and Springdale. These urban centers are well-known hubs for various sectors, including business, education, sports, and cultural events.
The area code is divided into numerous zip codes, which play a crucial role in facilitating efficient mail delivery across the United States. Some of the primary zip codes under area code 479 are:
- Fort Smith: 72901 - 72905, 72906, 72908, 72916
- Fayetteville: 72701 - 72704
- Springdale: 72762, 72764 - 72766
- Rogers: 72756, 72757, 72758
- Bentonville: 72712
As of 2021, the estimated population of this area is approximately 820,000. Cities like Bentonville and Springdale within area code 479 have witnessed significant growth rates, with an increase of over 30% since 2010.
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, known for its distinguished academic and athletic programs, is a prominent educational institution within this area code. With over 27,000 students, it plays a significant role in driving the regional economy.
The key industries within area code 479 include retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism. Major corporations such as Tyson Foods, Walmart, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services are based here, and there has also been a growth in start-ups and tech firms.
Cultural and recreational attractions abound in this area, with landmarks like the Walton Arts Center and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The region's natural beauty, including the Ozark National Forest, Beaver Lake, and the Buffalo National River, draws nature enthusiasts for hiking, fishing, and camping.
In summary, area code 479 represents a dynamic region in northwestern Arkansas characterized by rapidly growing cities, robust economic development, and a rich cultural landscape. This area code symbolizes the progressive and vibrant communities within its reach, marked by a commitment to education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Area Code Zipcodes
Zipcode | City | State |
71932 | BOARD CAMP | Arkansas |
71932 | OPAL | Arkansas |
71953 | ACORN | Arkansas |
71953 | BIG FORK | Arkansas |
71953 | BLACK FORK | Arkansas |
71953 | DALLAS | Arkansas |
71953 | INK | Arkansas |
71953 | MENA | Arkansas |
71953 | MENOS | Arkansas |
71953 | MOUNTAIN FORK | Arkansas |
71953 | NUNLEY | Arkansas |
71953 | POTTER | Arkansas |
71953 | POTTER JUNCTION | Arkansas |
71953 | ROCKY | Arkansas |
71953 | YOCANA | Arkansas |
72613 | BEAVER | Arkansas |
72628 | DEER | Arkansas |
72628 | LIMESTONE | Arkansas |
72628 | NAIL | Arkansas |
72628 | WAYTON | Arkansas |
72631 | BUSCH | Arkansas |
72631 | EUREKA SPGS | Arkansas |
72631 | EUREKA SPRINGS | Arkansas |
72631 | HOLIDAY ISLAND | Arkansas |
72631 | HOLIDAY ISLE | Arkansas |
72632 | ELK RANCH | Arkansas |
72632 | EUREKA | Arkansas |
72632 | EUREKA SPGS | Arkansas |
72632 | EUREKA SPRINGS | Arkansas |
72666 | PARTHENON | Arkansas |
72701 | FAYETTEVILLE | Arkansas |
72702 | FAYETTEVILLE | Arkansas |
72703 | FAYETTEVILLE | Arkansas |
72704 | FAYETTEVILLE | Arkansas |
72704 | TONTITOWN | Arkansas |
72704 | WHEELER | Arkansas |
72711 | AVOCA | Arkansas |
72712 | BENTONVILLE | Arkansas |
72713 | BENTONVILLE | Arkansas |
72714 | BELLA VISTA | Arkansas |
72715 | BELLA VISTA | Arkansas |
72716 | BENTONVILLE | Arkansas |
72716 | WAL MART INC | Arkansas |
72717 | CANEHILL | Arkansas |
72718 | CAVE SPRINGS | Arkansas |
72719 | CENTERTON | Arkansas |
72721 | COMBS | Arkansas |
72722 | DECATUR | Arkansas |
72727 | ELKINS | Arkansas |
72728 | ELM SPRINGS | Arkansas |
72729 | EVANSVILLE | Arkansas |
72730 | FARMINGTON | Arkansas |
72730 | FAYETTEVILLE | Arkansas |
72732 | GARFIELD | Arkansas |
72733 | GATEWAY | Arkansas |
72734 | GENTRY | Arkansas |
72734 | SPRINGTOWN | Arkansas |
72735 | GOSHEN | Arkansas |
72736 | GRAVETTE | Arkansas |
72737 | GREENLAND | Arkansas |
72738 | HINDSVILLE | Arkansas |
72739 | HIWASSE | Arkansas |
72740 | HUNTSVILLE | Arkansas |
72741 | JOHNSON | Arkansas |
72742 | KINGSTON | Arkansas |
72744 | LINCOLN | Arkansas |
72745 | LOWELL | Arkansas |
72747 | MAYSVILLE | Arkansas |
72749 | MORROW | Arkansas |
72751 | PEA RIDGE | Arkansas |
72752 | PETTIGREW | Arkansas |
72753 | PRAIRIE GROVE | Arkansas |
72756 | LITTLE FLOCK | Arkansas |
72756 | ROGERS | Arkansas |
72757 | ROGERS | Arkansas |
72758 | ROGERS | Arkansas |
72760 | SAINT PAUL | Arkansas |
72761 | SILOAM SPGS | Arkansas |
72761 | SILOAM SPRINGS | Arkansas |
72762 | SPRINGDALE | Arkansas |
72762 | TONTITOWN | Arkansas |
72764 | BETHEL HEIGHTS | Arkansas |
72764 | BETHEL HTS | Arkansas |
72764 | FAYETTEVILLE | Arkansas |
72764 | SPRINGDALE | Arkansas |
72765 | SPRINGDALE | Arkansas |
72766 | SPRINGDALE | Arkansas |
72768 | SULPHUR SPGS | Arkansas |
72768 | SULPHUR SPRINGS | Arkansas |
72769 | SUMMERS | Arkansas |
72770 | TONTITOWN | Arkansas |
72773 | WESLEY | Arkansas |
72774 | WEST FORK | Arkansas |
72776 | WITTER | Arkansas |
72801 | RUSSELLVILLE | Arkansas |
72802 | RUSSELLVILLE | Arkansas |
72811 | RUSSELLVILLE | Arkansas |
72812 | RUSSELLVILLE | Arkansas |
72820 | ALIX | Arkansas |
72821 | ALTUS | Arkansas |
72821 | WIEDERKEHR VG | Arkansas |
72821 | WIEDERKEHR VILLAGE | Arkansas |
72823 | APPLETON | Arkansas |
72823 | ATKINS | Arkansas |
72823 | BLACKWELL | Arkansas |
72824 | BELLEVILLE | Arkansas |
72824 | CORINTH | Arkansas |
72826 | BLUE MOUNTAIN | Arkansas |
72827 | BLUFFTON | Arkansas |
72828 | BRIGGSVILLE | Arkansas |
72829 | CENTERVILLE | Arkansas |
72830 | CLARKSVILLE | Arkansas |
72832 | COAL HILL | Arkansas |
72833 | DANVILLE | Arkansas |
72834 | DARDANELLE | Arkansas |
72835 | DELAWARE | Arkansas |
72837 | DOVER | Arkansas |
72838 | GRAVELLY | Arkansas |
72839 | HAGARVILLE | Arkansas |
72840 | HARTMAN | Arkansas |
72840 | HUNT | Arkansas |
72841 | HARVEY | Arkansas |
72842 | HAVANA | Arkansas |
72842 | WAVELAND | Arkansas |
72843 | HECTOR | Arkansas |
72845 | KNOXVILLE | Arkansas |
72846 | LAMAR | Arkansas |
72847 | LONDON | Arkansas |
72851 | NEW BLAINE | Arkansas |
72852 | OARK | Arkansas |
72853 | OLA | Arkansas |
72854 | OZONE | Arkansas |
72855 | PARIS | Arkansas |
72857 | PLAINVIEW | Arkansas |
72858 | POTTSVILLE | Arkansas |
72863 | SCRANTON | Arkansas |
72865 | SUBIACO | Arkansas |
72901 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72902 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72903 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72904 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72905 | FORT CHAFFEE | Arkansas |
72905 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72906 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72908 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72913 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72914 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72916 | BONANZA | Arkansas |
72916 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72917 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72918 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72919 | FORT SMITH | Arkansas |
72919 | GOLDEN VENTURES | Arkansas |
72921 | ALMA | Arkansas |
72923 | BARLING | Arkansas |
72926 | BOLES | Arkansas |
72927 | BOONEVILLE | Arkansas |
72928 | BRANCH | Arkansas |
72930 | CECIL | Arkansas |
72932 | CEDARVILLE | Arkansas |
72933 | CHARLESTON | Arkansas |
72934 | CHESTER | Arkansas |
72935 | DYER | Arkansas |
72936 | GREENWOOD | Arkansas |
72937 | HACKETT | Arkansas |
72938 | HARTFORD | Arkansas |
72940 | HUNTINGTON | Arkansas |
72941 | CENTRAL CITY | Arkansas |
72941 | LAVACA | Arkansas |
72943 | MAGAZINE | Arkansas |
72944 | ABBOTT | Arkansas |
72944 | MANSFIELD | Arkansas |
72945 | MIDLAND | Arkansas |
72946 | MOUNTAINBURG | Arkansas |
72947 | MULBERRY | Arkansas |
72948 | NATURAL DAM | Arkansas |
72949 | OZARK | Arkansas |
72950 | PARKS | Arkansas |
72951 | RATCLIFF | Arkansas |
72952 | RUDY | Arkansas |
72955 | UNIONTOWN | Arkansas |
72956 | VAN BUREN | Arkansas |
72957 | VAN BUREN | Arkansas |
72958 | BATES | Arkansas |
72958 | WALDRON | Arkansas |
72959 | WINSLOW | Arkansas |