Cities in area code 228
228 numbers are anchored to 11 rate centers across Mississippi. Each row shows how many active prefixes the locality holds — a direct measure of its numbering footprint.
Ranked by active prefixes, the code's territory runs through Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Bay Saint Louis, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, Moss Point and Hurley, and 2 smaller communities down to single-prefix localities.
Clock-wise the coverage is Central.
A caller's real location can differ: numbers port between carriers and follow their owners when they move. Use the prefix tables to see where a specific number block was issued.
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Metro area | All codes serving it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi | 78 | — | 228 |
| Gulfport | 67 | — | 228 |
| Pascagoula | 37 | — | 228 |
| Bay Saint Louis | 21 | — | 228 |
| Ocean Springs | 19 | — | 228 |
| Pass Christian | 14 | — | 228 |
| Moss Point | 9 | — | 228 |
| Hurley | 7 | — | 228 |
| Vancleave | 7 | — | 228 |
| Tanner-williams | 6 | — | 228 |
| Pearlington | 6 | — | 228 |
FAQ
What is the biggest city in area code 228?
Biloxi holds the most active prefixes (78), making it the code's largest numbering locality.
How many places does 228 cover?
11 rate centers in Mississippi hold active 228 prefixes, from Biloxi down to communities with a single prefix.
Does a 228 number guarantee the caller lives in one of these places?
No — the tables show where number blocks were issued. Porting and VoIP let people keep or acquire numbers anywhere.