South Carolina Area Codes — 6 Codes
South Carolina has 6 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 9,620,582 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in South Carolina
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 843 | Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Summerville | 1,915,327 | 181 | 854 |
| 854 | Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Summerville | 1,788,915 | 156 | 843 |
| 803 | Columbia, Fort Mill, Lexington | 1,781,129 | 193 | 839 |
| 839 | Columbia, Fort Mill, Lexington | 1,640,818 | 165 | 803 |
| 864 | Greenville, Spartanburg, Simpsonville | 1,590,697 | 154 | 821 |
| 821 | Greenville, Spartanburg, Simpsonville | 903,696 | 82 | 864 |
Largest cities in South Carolina
Columbia 803, 839Greenville 821, 864Charleston 843, 854Myrtle Beach 843, 854Summerville 843, 854Fort Mill 803, 839Lexington 803, 839Spartanburg 821, 864Rock Hill 803, 839Simpsonville 821, 864Anderson 821, 864Greer 864Mount Pleasant 843, 854Florence 843, 854Conway 843, 854Sumter 803, 839Aiken 803, 839North Charleston 843, 854Easley 864Beaufort 843, 854Goose Creek 843, 854Greenwood 821, 864Lancaster 803, 839Bluffton 843, 854West Columbia 803, 839North Augusta 803, 839Taylors 864Moncks Corner 843, 854Orangeburg 803, 839Gaffney 821, 864Ladson 843, 854Clover 803, 839Hilton Head Island 843, 854Inman 864Irmo 803, 839Seneca 821, 864York 803, 839Murrells Inlet 843Boiling Springs 821, 864Elgin 803, 839
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does South Carolina have?
South Carolina uses 6 area codes.
What is the main area code in South Carolina?
843 covers the largest population in South Carolina.
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.