479 area code

Get a local phone number in Fort Smith, AR

Biggest city:

Fort Smith

State:

Arkansas

Major Cities:

Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Russellville

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

87,650

Average Income:

$74,934

Zip codes:

72901

72959

Unemployment Rate:

3.80%

Nearby area codes:

417

539

Get a 479 phone number

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479 area code summary

Area code 479 serves northwestern Arkansas, including cities such as Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. Established in 2002 from a split of 501, 479 encompasses a booming region that balances manufacturing and corporate growth with Ozark Mountain charm. Fayetteville and Springdale form part of the larger Northwest Arkansas corridor, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Home to the University of Arkansas, Tyson Foods, and near the headquarters of Walmart in Bentonville (in adjacent 479 coverage), the area has a mix of student life, business innovation, and southern hospitality. Fort Smith anchors the western part of the region with a strong presence in manufacturing and logistics. A 479 number brings local authenticity to businesses targeting consumers, contractors, students, or corporate services throughout this high-growth pocket of the South.

Fun fact 💡

Bentonville’s Crystal Bridges Museum opened in 2011, a 479 art draw.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)

📲 Get a 479 number: $7/mo