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One code from Columbia to Jefferson City
A 573 number reads local whether you're texting someone in Columbia or the state capital in Jefferson City, since both cities carry the same code.
Fort Leonard Wood moves
People stationed at or moving to Fort Leonard Wood can keep a 573 number so contacts back in Rolla or Columbia still see a familiar area code.
No overlay to worry about
This part of Missouri only has one area code. A 573 Ghost number never gets confused with a newer overlay code the way numbers can in bigger metros.
Kirksville to Mexico, still 573
The code stretches from Kirksville in the north down through Moberly, Fulton, and Mexico, so a single 573 number stays local across a wide part of the state.
Keep telemarketers off your main line
Residents across this area report the usual wave of unwanted robocalls and telemarketing calls like most of the country does. A second 573 number lets you hand it out for classifieds or dating apps and keep those calls off your personal line.
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Get My 573 NumberAbout the 573 area code
Area code
573
State
Missouri
Cities served
12+
The 573 area code covers Columbia, Jefferson City, Rolla, Kirksville, Fort Leonard Wood, Moberly, Fulton, and Mexico. There's no overlay here, so every one of these towns shares this single code.
The region runs on Central time. Because there's no overlay code layered on top of 573, a number here doesn't need an extra digit pattern the way overlay regions do, it's just one code for the whole area.
Like most places, residents in this part of Missouri report unwanted robocalls and telemarketing calls as a common nuisance. A separate 573 number gives you a line you can hand out for selling items, dating, or job hunting without exposing your main one.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Columbia?
Mid-Missouri's economy centers on state government, higher education, and the military, with several smaller manufacturing and healthcare hubs spread across the region.
State government
Jefferson City is Missouri's state capital, so public sector jobs and agencies anchor a large share of the region's employment.
Higher education
Columbia's university presence brings students, faculty, and staff in and out of the area every year, many of them needing a number that doesn't change with the address.
Military and defense
Fort Leonard Wood is a major Army installation, supporting a steady flow of service members, families, and contractors moving through the area.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 573 phone number?
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Can I pick 573 no matter which mid-Missouri town I live in?
Yes. Whether you're in Columbia, Jefferson City, Rolla, or Kirksville, you can choose 573 during signup since it's the only code covering this region.
Can I use my 573 number outside mid-Missouri?
Yes. Once you have a 573 number, you can call and text anywhere in the US and Canada, not just within the towns 573 covers.
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