541 Area CodeEugene, OR
Area code 541 covers Eugene and nearby communities in Oregon, home to about 1.3 million people across 243 cities. It overlays 458, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Where is area code 541?
Area code 541 serves part of Eugene, OR and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (458) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 541 Area Code
What is the 541 area code?
The 541 area code serves Eugene, Oregon, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 541 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 541 created?
The 541 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Eugene once the existing area code 458 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 541 Area Code
The 541 area code serves Eugene and surrounding areas in Oregon. It operates within the Mountain / Pacific time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 458. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Eugene
- Bend
- Medford
- Corvallis
- Springfield
- Albany
Got a call from a 541 number? It came from Eugene, OR. Since 541 overlays with 458, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 541, Eugene holds about 14% of the population; the rest is split across 242 smaller cities.
Eugene Area Codes Overview
Eugene is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 541 area code operates alongside 458. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 541 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 541 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | OR | 178,786 | 0% | 100% |
| Bend | OR | 106,926 | 0% | 100% |
| Medford | OR | 86,301 | 0% | 100% |
| Corvallis | OR | 61,993 | 0% | 100% |
| Springfield | OR | 61,182 | 0% | 100% |
| Albany | OR | 57,156 | 0% | 100% |
| Grants Pass | OR | 39,468 | 0% | 100% |
| Redmond | OR | 37,626 | 0% | 100% |
| Roseburg | OR | 23,795 | 0% | 100% |
| Klamath Falls | OR | 22,174 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 541 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 527 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 541 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 60% robocalls
- ↑ 8% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other54%285
- Home improvement & cleaning8%40
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends7%38
* 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. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 541?
78% assigned to a telco
- 72% Landline
- 28% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (541)200- | Landline | Hunter Comms |
| (541)201- | Landline | Qwest |
| (541)202- | Landline | Commio |
| (541)203- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (541)204- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (541)205- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (541)206- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (541)207- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (541)209- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (541)210- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 541 Area Code
Who called me from a 541 number?
A 541 number is assigned to Eugene, Oregon, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 541 code to look nearby, so a 541 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 527 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 541 code (60% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 541 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 541 is a normal, officially assigned code for Eugene, Oregon. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 541 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 527 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 541 code (60% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 541 area code?
Repeated calls from different 541 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 541 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 527 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 541 code (60% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 541 number?
If you aren't expecting a 541 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 541 area code?
Block a single 541 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 541 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 541?
Area code 541 covers Eugene and the surrounding area in Oregon, spanning 243 cities with about 1,251,137 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 458.
Is 541 a real area code?
Yes. 541 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Eugene, Oregon. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 541 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 541 area code in?
The 541 area code is in the Mountain / Pacific. Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 541 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 541 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 541 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 541 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.