ZIP codes
26
Area Code 228
Explore ZIP codes in area code 228 — covering MS — 26 ZIP codes — 400,793 residents. Population, income, and housing at a glance.
Population
400,793
States
MS
Median household income (avg.)
$60,879
Average home value
$180,261
Where is area code 228?
Area code 228 maps to 26 indexable ZIP codes on US5 across MS, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 400,793.
Among places with the most population in this NPA on US5 are Gulfport, MS, Biloxi, MS, Ocean Springs, MS, Pascagoula, MS, and Vancleave, MS. Open any ZIP below for full demographics, housing, and nearby services.
The most populous ZIP currently listed for 228 is 39503 (about 54,230 residents).
Income and housing in 228
Across ZIPs with income data in area code 228, the average median household income is about $60,879 — about 19% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Average median home value across those ZIPs is about $180,261.
On this page’s income ranking, ZIP 39565 is near the top at about $87,417.
How area code 228 numbering works
In the North American Numbering Plan, the first three digits of a 10-digit phone number are the Numbering Plan Area (NPA), commonly called the area code. Digits 4–6 are the central office code (NXX / “exchange”), and the last four digits identify the individual line.
US5’s 228 page groups ZIP codes that are associated with this NPA in published geography data. That is a place-based view — it is not a live directory of every phone number assigned to 228, and overlays or split NPAs can mean multiple area codes serve the same metro.
Scams and caller ID spoofing
Seeing area code 228 on caller ID does not prove the caller is physically in MS. Spoofing tools can display almost any NPA, including local-looking numbers used in IRS, bank, warranty, and “grandparent” scams.
If you receive an unexpected call about taxes, arrests, or locked accounts: hang up, do not share codes or remote-access software, and contact the organization using a number from its official website or your statement — not a number the caller provides. US5 publishes geography for research; it does not verify live callers.
ZIP codes in area code 228
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 228?
Area code 228 is associated with ZIP codes in MS on US5, covering about 400,793 combined ZIP-area residents across 26 codes. Browse the ZIP table on this page for cities and counties.
How many ZIP codes are in area code 228?
US5 currently lists 26 indexable ZIP codes for area code 228. Counts can change as geography publishes update.
What is the average income in area code 228?
The average of ZIP median household incomes in area code 228 is about $60,879 (about 19% below the U.S. median ($75,149)). Individual neighborhoods vary — sort the ZIP table by income to compare.
What is an NXX or “number block” in area code 228?
After the area code, the next three digits (NXX) identify a central office / exchange “block” of up to 10,000 numbers. US5 focuses on ZIP geography for 228; for live number assignment details, use official NANPA / carrier resources.
Does a 228 caller ID mean the person is local?
No. Caller ID can be spoofed to show area code 228 even when the caller is elsewhere. Treat unexpected calls about money, arrests, or account lockouts as suspicious and verify through official channels.
How can I avoid phone scams that use area code 228?
Do not trust caller ID alone. Never send gift cards, wire money, or install remote-access apps because a caller claims to be from the IRS, a bank, or tech support. Hang up and call back using a published number from a statement or official website.
What cities use area code 228?
Larger population clusters on US5 for 228 include Gulfport, MS, Biloxi, MS, Ocean Springs, MS, Pascagoula, MS, and Vancleave, MS. Open linked ZIP pages for neighborhood-level demographics.