472 Area CodeFayetteville, NC
Area code 472 covers Fayetteville and 183 other cities in North Carolina: 1,602,448 people in 17 counties, led by Cumberland and New Hanover, on Eastern Time (ET). It overlays 910.
Overview
- Major City
- Fayetteville
- State
- North Carolina (NC)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- –:––
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 910
Where is area code 472?
Overview of the 472 Area Code
Geographic Coverage of the 472 Area Code
All 184 cities- 209,496
- 125,284
- 70,840
- 34,451
- 18,882
- 18,502
Fayetteville Area Codes Overview
- 472This page
- 910Same territory
What cities does area code 472 cover?
| City | State | Population | Population in 472 | % of listed-city population | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | NC | 209,496 | 209,496 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
| Wilmington | NC | 125,284 | 125,284 | 13.8% | 100.0% |
| Jacksonville | NC | 70,840 | 70,840 | 7.8% | 100.0% |
| Leland | NC | 34,451 | 34,451 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| Lumberton | NC | 18,882 | 18,882 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Pinehurst | NC | 18,502 | 18,502 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Hope Mills | NC | 18,102 | 18,102 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Southern Pines | NC | 16,987 | 16,987 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Laurinburg | NC | 15,130 | 15,130 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Murraysville | NC | 14,215 | 14,215 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Piney Green | NC | 13,293 | 13,293 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Spring Lake | NC | 11,530 | 11,530 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Aberdeen | NC | 9,573 | 9,573 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Oak Island | NC | 9,322 | 9,322 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Myrtle Grove | NC | 8,875 | 8,875 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Rockingham | NC | 8,802 | 8,802 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Dunn | NC | 8,754 | 8,754 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Half Moon | NC | 8,352 | 8,352 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Clinton | NC | 8,317 | 8,317 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Kings Grant | NC | 8,113 | 8,113 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| St. James | NC | 7,315 | 7,315 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Carolina Beach | NC | 6,864 | 6,864 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Ogden | NC | 6,766 | 6,766 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | NC | 6,738 | 6,738 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Porters Neck | NC | 6,204 | 6,204 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Hamlet | NC | 5,888 | 5,888 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Holly Ridge | NC | 5,766 | 5,766 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Silver Lake | NC | 5,598 | 5,598 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Carolina Shores | NC | 5,463 | 5,463 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Whispering Pines | NC | 5,416 | 5,416 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Shallotte | NC | 5,161 | 5,161 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Surf City | NC | 4,961 | 4,961 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Wrightsboro | NC | 4,896 | 4,896 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Seven Lakes | NC | 4,888 | 4,888 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Erwin | NC | 4,865 | 4,865 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Lillington | NC | 4,848 | 4,848 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Whiteville | NC | 4,688 | 4,688 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Raeford | NC | 4,578 | 4,578 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Sunset Beach | NC | 4,521 | 4,521 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Southport | NC | 4,341 | 4,341 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Swansboro | NC | 4,165 | 4,165 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Hampstead | NC | 4,083 | 4,083 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Tabor City | NC | 3,831 | 3,831 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Burgaw | NC | 3,825 | 3,825 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Northchase | NC | 3,747 | 3,747 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| East Rockingham | NC | 3,736 | 3,736 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Eastover | NC | 3,710 | 3,710 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Wallace | NC | 3,531 | 3,531 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Bayshore | NC | 3,393 | 3,393 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Rockfish | NC | 3,298 | 3,298 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Elizabethtown | NC | 3,290 | 3,290 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Belville | NC | 3,255 | 3,255 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Red Springs | NC | 3,181 | 3,181 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Carthage | NC | 2,999 | 2,999 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Troy | NC | 2,978 | 2,978 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Calabash | NC | 2,975 | 2,975 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Buies Creek | NC | 2,942 | 2,942 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Pembroke | NC | 2,864 | 2,864 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Warsaw | NC | 2,803 | 2,803 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Skippers Corner | NC | 2,785 | 2,785 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Sneads Ferry | NC | 2,646 | 2,646 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Richlands | NC | 2,446 | 2,446 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Wrightsville Beach | NC | 2,411 | 2,411 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Coats | NC | 2,317 | 2,317 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Pumpkin Center | NC | 2,222 | 2,222 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Fairmont | NC | 2,212 | 2,212 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Kure Beach | NC | 2,154 | 2,154 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Maxton | NC | 2,136 | 2,136 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| St. Pauls | NC | 2,081 | 2,081 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Sea Breeze | NC | 1,969 | 1,969 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Plain View | NC | 1,961 | 1,961 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Biscoe | NC | 1,895 | 1,895 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Navassa | NC | 1,776 | 1,776 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Cordova | NC | 1,775 | 1,775 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Bladenboro | NC | 1,642 | 1,642 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Rocky Point | NC | 1,602 | 1,602 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Pinebluff | NC | 1,540 | 1,540 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Chadbourn | NC | 1,528 | 1,528 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Rose Hill | NC | 1,407 | 1,407 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Foxfire | NC | 1,401 | 1,401 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Stedman | NC | 1,303 | 1,303 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Robbins | NC | 1,270 | 1,270 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Laurel Hill | NC | 1,254 | 1,254 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Lake Waccamaw | NC | 1,227 | 1,227 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Castle Hayne | NC | 1,202 | 1,202 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Mount Gilead | NC | 1,185 | 1,185 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Roseboro | NC | 1,170 | 1,170 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Beulaville | NC | 1,160 | 1,160 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Vander | NC | 1,146 | 1,146 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| North Topsail Beach | NC | 1,081 | 1,081 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Northwest | NC | 1,037 | 1,037 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Vass | NC | 1,035 | 1,035 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Prospect | NC | 981 | 981 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Ocean Isle Beach | NC | 962 | 962 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Brunswick | NC | 959 | 959 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Barker Ten Mile | NC | 952 | 952 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Holden Beach | NC | 919 | 919 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Rowland | NC | 894 | 894 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Silver City | NC | 882 | 882 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Magnolia | NC | 867 | 867 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| White Lake | NC | 852 | 852 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Maysville | NC | 843 | 843 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Ellerbe | NC | 841 | 841 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Mamers | NC | 826 | 826 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Candor | NC | 823 | 823 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Star | NC | 822 | 822 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Faison | NC | 811 | 811 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Kenansville | NC | 773 | 773 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Hightsville | NC | 739 | 739 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Fair Bluff | NC | 728 | 728 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Five Points | NC | 689 | 689 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Dobbins Heights | NC | 688 | 688 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Taylortown | NC | 687 | 687 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Wade | NC | 649 | 649 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Garland | NC | 614 | 614 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Wagram | NC | 614 | 614 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Clarkton | NC | 605 | 605 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Newton Grove | NC | 595 | 595 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Greenevers | NC | 587 | 587 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Scotch Meadows | NC | 580 | 580 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Riegelwood | NC | 579 | 579 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Keener | NC | 567 | 567 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Bunnlevel | NC | 552 | 552 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Kelly | NC | 544 | 544 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Varnamtown | NC | 528 | 528 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Spivey's Corner | NC | 506 | 506 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Parkton | NC | 504 | 504 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Topsail Beach | NC | 500 | 0 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Teachey | NC | 483 | 483 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Potters Hill | NC | 481 | 481 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Ingold | NC | 471 | 471 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Hallsboro | NC | 465 | 465 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Salemburg | NC | 462 | 462 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Gibson | NC | 456 | 456 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Bonnetsville | NC | 443 | 443 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Sandyfield | NC | 439 | 439 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| St. Helena | NC | 437 | 437 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Hoffman | NC | 422 | 422 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Evergreen | NC | 420 | 420 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| East Arcadia | NC | 418 | 418 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Elrod | NC | 417 | 417 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Deercroft | NC | 411 | 411 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Falcon | NC | 395 | 395 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Caswell Beach | NC | 387 | 387 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bolton | NC | 383 | 383 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Ashley Heights | NC | 380 | 380 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Delco | NC | 348 | 348 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Atkinson | NC | 346 | 346 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| White Oak | NC | 338 | 338 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Vann Crossroads | NC | 336 | 336 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| East Laurinburg | NC | 300 | 300 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Butters | NC | 294 | 294 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sandy Creek | NC | 290 | 290 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Rennert | NC | 288 | 288 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Old Hundred | NC | 287 | 287 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Raemon | NC | 282 | 282 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bald Head Island | NC | 278 | 278 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Dublin | NC | 264 | 264 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Ivanhoe | NC | 264 | 264 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Shannon | NC | 263 | 263 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Cameron | NC | 262 | 262 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bolivia | NC | 254 | 254 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Watha | NC | 221 | 221 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Turkey | NC | 218 | 218 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Delway | NC | 203 | 203 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Autryville | NC | 174 | 174 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Harrells | NC | 163 | 163 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Boardman | NC | 161 | 161 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Godwin | NC | 156 | 156 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Cerro Gordo | NC | 143 | 143 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Linden | NC | 138 | 138 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Proctorville | NC | 121 | 121 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Marietta | NC | 106 | 106 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Wakulla | NC | 105 | 105 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bowmore | NC | 103 | 103 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Norman | NC | 97 | 97 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| McDonald | NC | 95 | 95 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Tar Heel | NC | 90 | 90 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Lumber Bridge | NC | 85 | 85 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Raynham | NC | 63 | 63 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Orrum | NC | 61 | 61 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Rex | NC | 55 | 55 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Dundarrach | NC | 41 | 41 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Blue Clay Farms | NC | 33 | 33 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
City population is shown in full; each city's share inside 472 is measured from Census tract centroids.
What counties does area code 472 cover?
| County | State | Population in 472 | % of area-code footprint | % of County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | NC | 334,728 | 21% | 100% |
| New Hanover County | NC | 225,702 | 14% | 100% |
| Onslow County | NC | 204,576 | 13% | 100% |
| Brunswick County | NC | 136,693 | 9% | 100% |
| Robeson County | NC | 116,530 | 7% | 100% |
| Moore County | NC | 99,727 | 6% | 100% |
| Harnett County | NC | 77,852 | 5% | 58% |
| Pender County | NC | 60,203 | 4% | 100% |
| Sampson County | NC | 59,036 | 4% | 100% |
| Hoke County | NC | 52,082 | 3% | 100% |
| Columbus County | NC | 50,623 | 3% | 100% |
| Richmond County | NC | 42,946 | 3% | 100% |
| Duplin County | NC | 39,785 | 2% | 82% |
| Scotland County | NC | 34,174 | 2% | 100% |
| Bladen County | NC | 29,606 | 2% | 100% |
| Montgomery County | NC | 25,751 | 2% | 100% |
| Carteret County | NC | 12,434 | 1% | 18% |
Sources:
- Census PEP Vintage 2024 (city populations)
- · 2020 Census tract centroids with NANP and TIGERweb boundaries (footprint, counties, city shares)
- · NANPA NPA and CO Code reports (dates, prefixes)
- · Methodology
Has area code 472 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 747 FTC complaints, May 29 – Oct 1, 2026.
- 85% robocalls
- ↓ 35% vs prior period
- FTC data, retrieved 2026-10-05
Most-reported subjects
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)56%420
- Other31%230
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends4%31
Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 472?
2% assigned to a telco
- 56% Landline
- 44% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
of 16 | ||
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (472)200- | Landline | Commio |
| (472)201- | Landline | Commio |
| (472)202- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (472)203- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (472)204- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (472)205- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (472)206- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (472)207- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (472)208- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (472)209- | Landline | Time Warner Cbl |
| (472)212- | Landline | Nuso |
| (472)213- | Landline | Comcast Ip Phone |
| (472)214- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (472)215- | Landline | Comcast Ip Phone |
| (472)216- | Landline | Nuso |
| (472)227- | Landline | Onvoy |
| No prefixes match “”. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about the 472 Area Code
Who called me from a 472 number?
44% of its assigned prefixes are wireless. Largest holders: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Comcast Ip Phone, and Commio.
Is 472 a scam area code?
Carriers hold 2% of its possible prefixes.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 472 area code?
Complaints fell 35% on the prior period.
Should I answer an unknown 472 number?
85% of its FTC complaints were robocalls. Its most-reported subject was "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)", at 56%.
How do I block calls from the 472 area code?
Blocking 472 still lets 910 numbers through.
Where is area code 472?
472 covers 184 cities and 1,602,448 residents in 17 North Carolina counties, led by Cumberland, New Hanover, and Onslow.
When did area code 472 go into service?
472 went into service on October 7, 2022. It was added to overlay 910.
Is 472 a real area code?
Yes: 8 carriers hold its prefixes, serving 184 cities in Cumberland, New Hanover, Onslow, and 14 other counties.
What timezone is the 472 area code in?
472 is on Eastern Time (ET).
How do I call a 472 number from abroad?
Dial +1 472, then the number.