Cities in area code 251
251 numbers are anchored to 42 rate centers across Alabama. 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 Mobile, Foley, Atmore, Jackson, Fairhope, Bay Minette, Brewton and Evergreen, and 33 smaller communities down to single-prefix localities.
Metropolitan coverage: 15 rate centers belong to FCC top-100 metro areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 232 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Foley | 72 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Atmore | 16 | — | 251 |
| Jackson | 15 | — | 251 |
| Fairhope | 14 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Bay Minette | 13 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Brewton | 12 | — | 251 |
| Evergreen | 10 | — | 251 |
| McIntosh | 10 | — | 251 |
| Bellefontaine | 8 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Flomaton | 8 | — | 251 |
| Monroeville | 8 | — | 251 |
| Mount Vernon | 7 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Citronelle | 6 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Peterman | 5 | — | 251 |
| Melvin | 5 | — | 251 |
| Grove Hill | 5 | — | 251 |
| Finchburg | 5 | — | 251 |
| Grand Bay | 5 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Huxford | 5 | — | 251 |
| Beatrice | 5 | — | 251 |
| Repton | 4 | — | 251 |
| Gosport | 4 | — | 251 |
| Frisco City | 4 | — | 251 |
| Coffeeville | 4 | — | 251 |
| Irvington Saint Elmo | 4 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Bayou La Batre | 4 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Dauphin Island | 4 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Clear Springs | 4 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Excel | 4 | — | 251 |
| Pine Apple | 4 | — | 251 |
| McCullough | 3 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Uriah | 3 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Fowl River | 3 | (Mobile, AL MSA) | 251 |
| Chatom | 2 | — | 251 |
| Castleberry | 2 | — | 251 |
| Gilbertown | 2 | — | 251 |
| Silas | 1 | — | 251 |
| Frankville | 1 | — | 251 |
| Deer Park | 1 | — | 251 |
| Fruitdale | 1 | — | 251 |
| Millry | 1 | — | 251 |
FAQ
What is the biggest city in area code 251?
Mobile holds the most active prefixes (232), making it the code's largest numbering locality.
How many places does 251 cover?
42 rate centers in Alabama hold active 251 prefixes, from Mobile down to communities with a single prefix.
Does a 251 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.