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The 662 area code covers northern Mississippi, from Tupelo out to Oxford, Starkville, and the DeSoto County suburbs near Southaven and Olive Branch. You can pick a 662 number right in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in minutes, no new SIM or plan required.
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Look local to buyers in DeSoto County
Southaven, Olive Branch, and Horn Lake are some of the fastest-growing areas in the state. A 662 number tells local buyers on marketplace apps you're nearby, not out of state.
Fit in around Ole Miss
If you're job hunting, subletting, or dating around Oxford, a 662 number reads as local to anyone connected to the university or the town.
Same for Mississippi State country
Starkville runs on its own rhythm. A 662 number keeps you from looking like an outsider when you're reaching out to landlords, employers, or new contacts there.
Keep your number after you move
If you grew up in Tupelo, Greenville, or Columbus and moved away, you can keep a 662 number so family and old friends still recognize the area code when you call.
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Get My 662 NumberAbout the 662 area code
Area code
662
State
Mississippi
Cities served
12+
The 662 area code serves northern Mississippi, including Southaven, Olive Branch, Tupelo, Greenville, Oxford, Horn Lake, Starkville, and Columbus. It's the main area code for this stretch of the state, running from the DeSoto County suburbs near the Tennessee line down through the Golden Triangle and Delta communities.
This region has no overlay. There's just the one code, 662, covering the whole area without a second number layered on top.
The 662 region sits in the America/Chicago timezone, so calls and texts line up with Central Time across Mississippi, most of the South, and much of the Midwest.
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Local economy
Why do business in Tupelo?
The 662 region blends manufacturing towns like Tupelo and Columbus with growing suburbs near Memphis and college communities around Oxford and Starkville.
Manufacturing
Tupelo and the surrounding area have long been known for furniture and upholstery production, giving the region a strong manufacturing base.
Education
Oxford and Starkville are home to major universities, which bring students, faculty, and staff into the local economy year-round.
Healthcare
Regional hospitals and medical centers in cities like Tupelo and Greenville serve as employment anchors for northern Mississippi.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 662 phone number?
You can pick a 662 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No waiting, no store visit, no new phone plan.
Which cities use the 662 area code?
The 662 area code covers Southaven, Olive Branch, Tupelo, Greenville, Oxford, Horn Lake, Starkville, and Columbus, along with the surrounding parts of northern Mississippi.
Do I need to live in the 662 area to get this number?
No. You can choose a 662 number in the Ghost app no matter where you live, whether you're moving to the region, job hunting there, or just want to keep a local-sounding number for family and friends.
What does Ghost cost?
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