Area codesMissouri235

USA Area code 235 - Missouri, MO

Area code 235 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area code in Missouri, United States in Missouri. It was activated in 1996 and today covers roughly 383,443 residents across 19 cities and towns .

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Local time in 235 ?
-
Population served ?
0.4M
Overlay code ?
573
Time zone ?
Central (CT)
Activated ?
1996

Who called me from area code 235?

A call from area code 235 most likely originates from Missouri or elsewhere in Missouri - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 5 235 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 235 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 235 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
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3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 235?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Cities in the 235 area code

Area code 235 serves the following 19 communities:

Columbia
Cape Girardeau
Farmington
Hannibal
Jefferson City
Rolla
Poplar Bluff
Sikeston
Bowling Green
Camdenton
Centralia
Dexter
Fulton
Hermann
Jackson
Mexico
St. James
Sullivan
Waynesville

Area codes near 235 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Missouri area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

235 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 235 over the last 12 months.

5 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 91% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 1 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 235 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 1 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 1 reports Sep November 2025: 1 reports Nov December 2025: 1 reports Dec January 2026: 1 reports Jan '26

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 235 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 5 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 235 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
3 reports · 60%
2
Live Voice
2 reports · 40%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 235

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Live Voice 1 report last reported Jan 27, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Dec 24, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Nov 21, 2025
Live Voice 1 report last reported Sep 3, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 22, 2025

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 235 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 235 numbers around Missouri, Missouri? You can't legitimately block every 235 call without also missing legitimate ones from Missouri, Missouri - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 235 area code

state of Missouri outside the immediate St. Louis area, including the state capital of Jefferson City, as well as Columbia, Cape Girardeau, Hannibal, Rolla, and Sikeston. The largest cities are Columbia, home to the University of Missouri, and Jefferson City, the state capital.

235 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 235?

Area code 235 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area code in Missouri, United States in Missouri, primarily including Missouri and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1996.

Where does area code 235 cover?

Area code 235 covers the Missouri, Missouri area.

Is 235 a real area code or a scam?

235 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 235 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 235 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Missouri. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 235?

235 shares coverage with overlay code 573. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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