Alabama Area Codes — 7 Codes
Alabama has 7 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 8,489,759 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in Alabama
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Huntsville, Madison, Decatur | 1,558,907 | 207 | 938 |
| 205 | Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Bessemer | 1,558,725 | 246 | 659 |
| 659 | Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Bessemer | 1,506,024 | 238 | 205 |
| 938 | Huntsville, Madison, Decatur | 1,381,889 | 173 | 256 |
| 334 | Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn | 1,177,676 | 219 | 483 |
| 251 | Mobile, Foley, Fairhope | 762,561 | 129 | — |
| 483 | Montgomery, Auburn, Phenix City | 543,977 | 91 | 334 |
Largest cities in Alabama
Birmingham 205, 659Mobile 251Huntsville 256, 938Montgomery 334, 483Tuscaloosa 205, 659Madison 256, 938Dothan 334Auburn 334, 483Bessemer 205, 659Decatur 256, 938Florence 256, 938Gadsden 256, 938Athens 256, 938Phenix City 334, 483Prattville 334Cullman 256, 938Anniston 256, 938Northport 205, 659Opelika 334Foley 251Enterprise 334Fairhope 251Albertville 256, 938Daphne 251Wetumpka 334, 483Jasper 205, 659Trussville 205, 659Selma 334, 483Harvest 256, 938Alabaster 205, 659Hartselle 256, 938Talladega 256, 938Boaz 256, 938Troy 334Pelham 205, 659Sylacauga 256, 938Theodore 251Semmes 251Pinson 205, 659Jacksonville 256, 938
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does Alabama have?
Alabama uses 7 area codes.
What is the main area code in Alabama?
256 covers the largest population in Alabama.
How do I find the area code for a town?
Open the town in the city list above; each town page lists every area code assigned to it.