USA Area code 854 - South Carolina, SC

Area code 854 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area codes for eastern South Carolina, United States in South Carolina. It was activated in 1988 and today covers roughly 797,630 residents across 71 cities and towns .

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Local time in 854 ?
-
Population served ?
0.8M
Overlay code ?
843
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1988

Who called me from area code 854?

A call from area code 854 most likely originates from South Carolina or elsewhere in South Carolina - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 19 854 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 854 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 854 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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Cities in the 854 area code

Area code 854 serves the following 71 communities:

Andrews
Atlantic Beach
Aynor
Awendaw
Beaufort
Bennettsville
Bethune
Blenheim
Bluffton
Briarcliffe Acres
Carolina Forest
Charleston
Conway
Darlington
Dillon
Edisto Beach
Florence
Folly Beach
Garden City Beach
Georgetown
Goose Creek
Hanahan
Hardeeville
Hartsville
Hemingway
Hilton Head Island
Isle of Palms
Jamestown
Johns Island
Johnsonville
Kingstree
Ladson
Lake City
Lake View
Lamar
Latta
Little River
Loris
Longs
Marion
McBee
McClellanville
McColl
Moncks Corner
Mt. Pleasant
Mullins
Murrells Inlet
Myrtle Beach
Nesmith
Nichols
North Charleston
North Hartsville
North Myrtle Beach
Okatie
Pageland
Pawleys Island
Port Royal
Quinby
Red Hill
Ridgeland
Socastee
Society Hill
St. Stephen
Stuckey
Sullivans Island
Summerville
Surfside Beach
Timmonsville
Turbeville
Wallace
Walterboro

Area codes near 854 (overlay + neighboring)

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

854 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 854 over the last 12 months.

19 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 84% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 2 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 854 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 3 reports Aug '25 December 2025: 1 reports Dec January 2026: 2 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 2 reports Feb March 2026: 1 reports Mar April 2026: 1 reports Apr May 2026: 3 reports May June 2026: 1 reports Jun July 2026: 4 reports Jul August 2026: 1 reports Aug

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

How 854 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 19 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 854 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
9 reports · 47%
2
Live Voice
6 reports · 32%
3
Text Message
4 reports · 21%

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 854

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

Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 9, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 6, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jun 5, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported May 14, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported May 12, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported May 1, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 6, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Mar 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Feb 9, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Feb 4, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jan 14, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jan 10, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Dec 18, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 28, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 27, 2025
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 13, 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 854 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 854 numbers around South Carolina, South Carolina? You can't legitimately block every 854 call without also missing legitimate ones from South Carolina, South Carolina - 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 854 area code

state of South Carolina that comprises roughly the eastern third and the southern tip. The numbering plan area (NPA) includes the Grand Strand, the Lowcountry, the Pee Dee, and the Sandhills. Major cities in the region are Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and Florence.

854 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 854?

Area code 854 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area codes for eastern South Carolina, United States in South Carolina, primarily including South Carolina and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1988.

Where does area code 854 cover?

Area code 854 covers the South Carolina, South Carolina area.

Is 854 a real area code or a scam?

854 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 854 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 854 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from South Carolina. 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 854?

854 shares coverage with overlay code 843. 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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