Buy a Local Phone Number – Area Code 870 (Jonesboro, Arkansas)

Established in 1997 as a split from 501, area code 870 covers Jonesboro and a broad swath of eastern and southern Arkansas, from the Delta across Crowley’s Ridge to longleaf pine country. The later creation of 479 in 2002 for the rapidly growing northwest left this numbering plan area centered on communities such as Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, West Memphis, Texarkana, and El Dorado. No overlays have been implemented, and its boundaries reflect a mix of agricultural lowlands and small industrial hubs.

• Row-crop agriculture (rice, soybeans, cotton) and rice milling on the Grand Prairie.
• Steelmaking and river/rail logistics in Mississippi County (Osceola).
• Paper, wood products, and chemicals tied to southern timberlands.
• Higher education and healthcare led by Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
• Cross-border trade via I‑55/I‑40; cultural pull from Memphis and Texas.

Jonesboro functions as a regional service center and university town, blending Delta farming traditions with a growing base of light manufacturing and distribution. Cultural cues range from blues and gospel along river towns to nationally known waterfowl culture in Stuttgart, while festivals and athletics at ASU connect rural counties. The code’s geography fosters ties to Memphis media and markets, yet it retains a distinctly Arkansas identity shaped by small towns, courthouse squares, and agricultural seasons.