Area Code 228
Gulfport, MS — Mississippi
Area code 228 serves Gulfport and Mississippi. Get a local 228 number to build instant presence in this market.
Split from 601 in 1997 to serve the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Biloxi and Gulfport anchored the new coastal code.
State
Mississippi (MS)
Capital: Jackson
Time Zone
CT
Central Time (CT)
Region
Southeast
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 228 cover?
Area code 228 serves communities across Mississippi. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Gulfport
- Biloxi
- Pascagoula
- Ocean Springs
- Hattiesburg area
Mississippi phone number landscape
Mississippi's four area codes cover Jackson's state capital and healthcare economy, the Gulf Coast's thriving casino and tourism industry, and the agricultural north.
Number format
When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.
History of Area Code 228
Split from 601 in 1997 to serve the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Biloxi and Gulfport anchored the new coastal code.
Why get a 228 area code number?
A local 228 number gives your business a genuine connection to the Mississippi market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Gulfport customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Biloxi's coast is a casino-gaming and shipbuilding economy, home to Ingalls Shipbuilding, the state's largest employer. Naval-shipyard suppliers and casino operators rely on a 228 number for this Gulf-coast credibility.
Professional Credibility
A 228 number anchors your business in Gulfport and Mississippi, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.
Higher Answer Rates
Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 228 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
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Benefits of a local Mississippi number
A 228 area code tells Mississippi customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 228 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
- Build local trust and brand recognition without a physical office.
- Keep your personal number private with a dedicated 228 business line.
Why local numbers win
Frequently asked about 228
Area code 228 covers Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Hattiesburg area in Mississippi. It is the primary area code for this region.
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