870 area code

Get a local phone number in Jonesboro, AR

Biggest city:

Jonesboro

State:

Arkansas

Major Cities:

Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Jonesboro

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

76,933

Average Income:

$73,228

Zip codes:

72401

72417

Unemployment Rate:

2.90%

Nearby area codes:

501

479

Get a 870 phone number

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870 area code summary

Area code 870 covers most of southern and eastern Arkansas, including cities like Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, and El Dorado. This region is characterized by a mix of rural communities, agricultural lands, and smaller industrial hubs. It was created in 1997 when it was split from area code 501 to accommodate the state's growing telecommunications needs. The 870 area includes parts of the Arkansas Delta, an area known for cotton farming, timber production, and historic significance in blues and southern culture. Jonesboro, one of the larger cities in the code, hosts Arkansas State University and serves as a medical and economic hub for the region. Area code 870 is essential for local businesses, medical facilities, and service providers reaching residents across this wide and diverse area. It represents the rural heart of Arkansas, where tradition, resilience, and slow-paced charm remain central to daily life.

Fun fact 💡

Jonesboro’s RidgePointe Country Club, since 1926, is a 870 gem.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)

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