Area codesMississippi769

USA Area code 769 - Jackson, MS

Area code 769 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes in Mississippi, United States in Mississippi. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 592,347 residents across 58 cities and towns .

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Local time in 769 ?
-
Population served ?
0.6M
Overlay code ?
601
Time zone ?
Central (CT)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 769?

A call from area code 769 most likely originates from Jackson or elsewhere in Mississippi - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 16 769 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 769 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 769 residents see it.
Report a scam call from 769 Help other 769-area residents - takes 20 seconds, no signup

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?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 769?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 769 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Jackson, the largest city served by area code 769. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 769 area code

Area code 769 serves the following 58 communities:

Bolton
Brandon
Braxton
Brookhaven
Byram
Canton
Carthage
Clinton
Columbia
Conehatta
Crystal Springs
Decatur
Edwards
Florence
Flowood
Forest
Gluckstadt
Hattiesburg
Hazlehurst
Jackson
Laurel
Lucedale
Lumberton
Madison
Magee
Magnolia
McComb
Mendenhall
Meridian
Monticello
Mount Olive
Morton
Natchez
Newton
Ovett
Pearl
Pelahatchie
Petal
Philadelphia
Picayune
Poplarville
Port Gibson
Prentiss
Puckett
Purvis
Quitman
Raleigh
Raymond
Richland
Ridgeland
Terry
Tylertown
Utica
Vicksburg
Washington
Waynesboro
Wesson
Wiggins

Area codes near 769 (overlay + neighboring)

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

769 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 769 over the last 12 months.

16 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 82% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 3 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 769 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 September 2025: 1 reports Sep '25 December 2025: 1 reports Dec January 2026: 1 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 1 reports Feb March 2026: 2 reports Mar April 2026: 3 reports Apr May 2026: 1 reports May June 2026: 5 reports Jun July 2026: 1 reports Jul

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

How 769 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 16 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 769 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
8 reports · 50%
2
Prerecorded Voice
7 reports · 44%
3
Text Message
1 reports · 6%

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 769

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 Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 29, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 26, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 23, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 5, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 2, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported May 1, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Apr 15, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 8, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Mar 27, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Mar 2, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Feb 5, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jan 9, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Dec 29, 2025
Live Voice 1 report last reported Sep 30, 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 769 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 769 numbers around Jackson, Mississippi? You can't legitimately block every 769 call without also missing legitimate ones from Jackson, Mississippi - 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 769 area code

Area codes 601 and 769 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for central and southern Mississippi, excluding the three counties of the Gulf Coast. Area code 601 was one of the original North American area codes assigned in 1947. Until 1997, it served the entire state of Mississippi.

769 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 769?

Area code 769 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes in Mississippi, United States in Mississippi, primarily including Jackson and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 769 cover?

Area code 769 covers the Jackson, Mississippi area.

Is 769 a real area code or a scam?

769 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 769 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 769 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Jackson. 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 769?

769 shares coverage with overlay code 601. 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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