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One number across Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers
These three cities run together as one metro, and all of them carry 479. A single number stays local whether you're posting a listing near the University of Arkansas or meeting someone in Rogers.
Bentonville and Bella Vista share the code
If you're moving into the fast-growing Bentonville area or nearby Bella Vista, a 479 number already looks like it belongs there. No need to explain an out-of-state number to new neighbors or landlords.
Fort Smith is still 479, even though it's an hour away
Fort Smith sits well south of Fayetteville, but the same area code covers it. That matters if you split time between the two cities for work or family and want one number that fits both.
Centerton's growth means more people asking for local contact info
As Centerton fills in between Bentonville and Rogers, more transactions happen with people who expect a 479 number. Using one for classifieds or side gigs keeps things simple.
Russellville sits at the southern edge of the same code
479 stretches from the Fayetteville metro down to Russellville with no overlay code to worry about. That's a wide stretch of Arkansas where one number reads the same everywhere.
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Get My 479 NumberAbout the 479 area code
Area code
479
State
Arkansas
Cities served
12+
The 479 area code covers Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Russellville, and Centerton. Whether someone is near the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville or down in Russellville, the same code applies across that stretch of Arkansas.
The whole region runs on Central time, in the America/Chicago zone. There's no overlay code here, so 479 is the only area code in play across these cities, which keeps things simple compared to regions juggling two or three codes.
Northwest Arkansas, anchored by Fayetteville, has grown quickly as Bentonville, Rogers, and Centerton have expanded outward. That growth means more people moving in from other states who want a number that already fits the area they've landed in.
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Local economy
Why do business in Fayetteville?
Northwest Arkansas has built its economy around retail and logistics, healthcare, and agriculture, and that mix spreads across every city that carries 479.
Retail and logistics
Bentonville and the surrounding area anchor a major retail and supply chain corridor, drawing workers and vendors from across the 479 region.
Healthcare
Fayetteville and Fort Smith both support regional hospital systems that serve patients and staff from the smaller towns nearby.
Agriculture
The broader region, including areas around Springdale and Russellville, still runs on agricultural production that supports jobs well beyond the farms themselves.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 479 area code phone number?
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Can I use a 479 number if I don't live in Arkansas yet?
Yes. Plenty of people set up a 479 number before they move to Fayetteville, Rogers, or anywhere else in the region, so it's already in place when they arrive.
Can I get a different area code later if I move out of the 479 region?
Yes, you can delete your number and pick a new one in the app if your area code stops making sense for where you live.
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