Geographic Regions and Area Codes

Area code 769 is located in Mississippi, covering a significant portion of central and southern parts of the state, excluding the Gulf Coast. Major cities within this area code include Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Natchez, and Vicksburg. The area code spans across 38 to 39 counties, including Hinds, Rankin, Lauderdale, Forrest, Madison, Jones, Pearl River, Lamar, Warren, and Pike counties. Area code 769 is an overlay of area code 601, meaning both codes serve the same geographic area. Nearby area codes include 205 (Birmingham, AL), 225 (Baton Rouge, LA), 228 (Gulfport, MS), 251 (Mobile, AL), 318 (Shreveport, LA), 337 (Lafayette, LA), 662 (Southaven, MS), and 985 (Houma, LA).