Jonesboro, AR Area Codes — All Codes & Which to Use

Area codes serving Jonesboro

Jonesboro sits in Arkansas, part of the South region and the Central Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 327, 870.

The original code is 870 (in service since 1997). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.

Code	Area served	In service
327	Eastern and southern Arkansas outside the Little Rock area, plus north-central Arkansas	February 20, 2024
870	Eastern and southern Arkansas outside the Little Rock area, plus north-central Arkansas	April 14, 1997

Nearby cities sharing these area codes

Pine Bluff
Texarkana
El Dorado
Paragould
Blytheville
West Memphis
Harrison
Mountain Home
Batesville
Forrest City
Magnolia
Helena-West Helena

How to pick an area code for a new number

When you activate a new line in Jonesboro, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 870), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.

Dialing in Jonesboro

Because Jonesboro is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Arkansas, visit the Arkansas area codes page.

Quick answers

Jonesboro area code FAQ

What area codes does Jonesboro use?

Jonesboro, AR is served by 2 area codes: 327, 870.

Which is the original Jonesboro area code?

870 is the original code for Jonesboro, in service since 1997; the others were added later for more numbers.

Do I need to dial the area code in Jonesboro?

Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.