Cities in area code 901
901 numbers are anchored to 14 rate centers across Tennessee. Each row shows how many active prefixes the locality holds — a direct measure of its numbering footprint.
Memphis, Collierville, Arlington, Somerville, Covington, Moscow, Lagrange and Millington hold the largest prefix inventories; and 5 smaller communities down to single-prefix localities. Each locality below links to its rate-center page with the full prefix list.
Metropolitan coverage: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 499 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Collierville | 29 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Arlington | 21 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Somerville | 12 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Covington | 10 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Moscow | 9 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Lagrange | 8 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Millington | 7 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| West Whiteville | 6 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Munford | 3 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Mason | 3 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Rosemark | 2 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Drummonds | 1 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
| Shelby Forest | 1 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 901 |
FAQ
What is the biggest city in area code 901?
Memphis holds the most active prefixes (499), making it the code's largest numbering locality.
How many places does 901 cover?
14 rate centers in Tennessee hold active 901 prefixes, from Memphis down to communities with a single prefix.
Does a 901 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.