854 Area CodeCharleston, SC
Area code 854 covers Charleston and nearby communities in South Carolina, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 1,836,695 people across 111 cities. It was added in 2015 as an overlay of 843, so the same region uses both codes and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Charleston
- State
- South Carolina (SC)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- –:––
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 843
Where is area code 854?
Area code 854 serves part of Charleston, SC and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (843) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 854 Area Code
What is the 854 area code?
The 854 area code serves Charleston, South Carolina, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 854 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 854 created?
Area code 854 went into service on October 19, 2015, as an overlay of 843. An overlay adds a second code to the same territory instead of splitting it: existing 843 numbers kept their digits, new lines began receiving 854 numbers, and local calls in the region require all ten digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 854 Area Code
The 854 area code serves Charleston and surrounding areas in South Carolina. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 843. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Charleston
- North Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- Summerville
- Goose Creek
- Florence
Got a call from an 854 number? It came from Charleston, SC. Since 854 overlays with 843, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Of the listed cities' population, Charleston accounts for about 15.4%; the rest is split across 110 smaller cities.
Charleston Area Codes Overview
Charleston is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 854 area code operates alongside 843. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 854 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 854 cover?
| City | State | Population | Population in 854 | % of listed-city population | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | SC | 157,665 | 157,665 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| North Charleston | SC | 126,005 | 126,005 | 12.3% | 100.0% |
| Mount Pleasant | SC | 95,604 | 95,604 | 9.4% | 100.0% |
| Summerville | SC | 52,625 | 52,625 | 5.2% | 100.0% |
| Goose Creek | SC | 50,352 | 50,352 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| Florence | SC | 40,923 | 40,923 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Myrtle Beach | SC | 40,535 | 40,535 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Hilton Head Island | SC | 38,158 | 38,158 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| Bluffton | SC | 36,146 | 36,146 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| Conway | SC | 29,656 | 29,656 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Hanahan | SC | 21,983 | 21,983 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| North Myrtle Beach | SC | 20,798 | 20,798 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Socastee | SC | 19,952 | 19,952 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Moncks Corner | SC | 18,359 | 18,359 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Port Royal | SC | 16,507 | 16,507 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Beaufort | SC | 14,334 | 14,334 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Hardeeville | SC | 13,862 | 13,862 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Ladson | SC | 13,790 | 13,790 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Red Hill | SC | 13,223 | 13,223 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Garden City | SC | 9,209 | 9,209 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Little River | SC | 8,960 | 8,960 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Georgetown | SC | 8,821 | 8,821 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Sangaree | SC | 8,220 | 8,220 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Bennettsville | SC | 7,595 | 7,595 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Murrells Inlet | SC | 7,547 | 7,547 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Hartsville | SC | 7,360 | 7,360 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Burton | SC | 6,976 | 6,976 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Dillon | SC | 6,244 | 6,244 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Marion | SC | 6,068 | 6,068 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Darlington | SC | 6,045 | 6,045 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Lake City | SC | 5,916 | 5,916 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Laurel Bay | SC | 5,891 | 5,891 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Hollywood | SC | 5,503 | 5,503 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Walterboro | SC | 5,488 | 5,488 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Cheraw | SC | 4,946 | 4,946 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Forestbrook | SC | 4,612 | 4,612 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Isle of Palms | SC | 4,377 | 4,377 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Surfside Beach | SC | 4,368 | 4,368 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Mullins | SC | 3,846 | 3,846 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Ridgeland | SC | 3,744 | 3,744 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| North Hartsville | SC | 3,251 | 3,251 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Kingstree | SC | 3,055 | 3,055 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Loris | SC | 2,825 | 2,825 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Ravenel | SC | 2,688 | 2,688 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Andrews | SC | 2,530 | 2,530 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Pageland | SC | 2,522 | 2,522 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Shell Point | SC | 2,336 | 2,336 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Seabrook Island | SC | 2,135 | 2,135 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Timmonsville | SC | 2,117 | 2,117 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Folly Beach | SC | 2,084 | 2,084 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Kiawah Island | SC | 2,003 | 2,003 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| McColl | SC | 1,976 | 1,976 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Sullivan's Island | SC | 1,948 | 1,948 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Bonneau Beach | SC | 1,929 | 1,929 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| St. George | SC | 1,855 | 1,855 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| St. Stephen | SC | 1,592 | 1,592 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Awendaw | SC | 1,472 | 1,472 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Meggett | SC | 1,453 | 1,453 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Chesterfield | SC | 1,351 | 1,351 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Johnsonville | SC | 1,350 | 1,350 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Latta | SC | 1,242 | 1,242 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Ridgeville | SC | 1,234 | 1,234 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Lincolnville | SC | 1,212 | 1,212 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Yemassee | SC | 1,127 | 1,127 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Aynor | SC | 1,063 | 1,063 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Pamplico | SC | 1,061 | 1,061 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Edisto Beach | SC | 1,060 | 1,060 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Pinopolis | SC | 948 | 948 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Quinby | SC | 895 | 895 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Wallace | SC | 892 | 892 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Bucksport | SC | 876 | 876 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Lamar | SC | 851 | 851 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| McBee | SC | 812 | 812 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Jefferson | SC | 788 | 788 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Lake View | SC | 759 | 759 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Turbeville | SC | 743 | 743 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Harleyville | SC | 740 | 740 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Cottageville | SC | 720 | 720 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Coward | SC | 715 | 715 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Scranton | SC | 656 | 656 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Lydia | SC | 642 | 642 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| McClellanville | SC | 626 | 626 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Clio | SC | 574 | 574 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Briarcliffe Acres | SC | 568 | 568 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Olanta | SC | 550 | 550 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Russellville | SC | 488 | 488 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Jacksonboro | SC | 478 | 478 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Hemingway | SC | 466 | 466 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Lane | SC | 451 | 451 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bonneau | SC | 433 | 433 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Society Hill | SC | 426 | 426 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Atlantic Beach | SC | 418 | 418 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Greeleyville | SC | 359 | 359 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bethune | SC | 337 | 337 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Ruby | SC | 322 | 322 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Patrick | SC | 286 | 286 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Nichols | SC | 221 | 221 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Shiloh | SC | 214 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Reevesville | SC | 197 | 197 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Stuckey | SC | 189 | 189 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sellers | SC | 146 | 146 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Rockville | SC | 141 | 141 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Mount Croghan | SC | 135 | 135 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Pawleys Island | SC | 134 | 134 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Blenheim | SC | 107 | 107 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Smoaks | SC | 98 | 98 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Williams | SC | 97 | 97 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Lodge | SC | 82 | 82 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Jamestown | SC | 73 | 73 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Islandton | SC | 70 | 70 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Tatum | SC | 70 | 70 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
City population is shown in full. The share of each city inside 854 is measured from Census tract centroids, not estimated from a rate-center match – so a city split between two codes appears on both, at the fraction each one actually holds. The “% of listed-city population” column uses the full populations of the cities listed here.
What counties does area code 854 cover?
1,836,695 residents across 18 counties, counted inside the 854 boundary — a county split between codes contributes only its part.
| County | State | Population in 854 | % of area-code footprint | % of County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County | SC | 408,235 | 22% | 100% |
| Horry County | SC | 351,029 | 19% | 100% |
| Berkeley County | SC | 229,861 | 13% | 100% |
| Beaufort County | SC | 187,117 | 10% | 100% |
| Dorchester County | SC | 161,540 | 9% | 100% |
| Florence County | SC | 137,059 | 7% | 100% |
| Georgetown County | SC | 63,404 | 3% | 100% |
| Darlington County | SC | 62,905 | 3% | 100% |
| Chesterfield County | SC | 43,273 | 2% | 100% |
| Colleton County | SC | 38,604 | 2% | 100% |
| Williamsburg County | SC | 31,026 | 2% | 100% |
| Marion County | SC | 29,183 | 2% | 100% |
| Jasper County | SC | 28,791 | 2% | 100% |
| Dillon County | SC | 28,292 | 2% | 100% |
| Marlboro County | SC | 26,667 | 1% | 100% |
| Clarendon County | SC | 4,805 | 0% | 15% |
| Kershaw County | SC | 2,634 | 0% | 4% |
| Hampton County | SC | 2,270 | 0% | 12% |
Sources: City populations – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). State populations – the same program, Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025-ALLDATA). Area-code footprint and county populations – 2020 Census Centers of Population, mapped against NANP area code boundaries. The share of each city inside a code is measured the same way, against Census place boundaries from the Census Bureau's TIGERweb service. Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 854 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 229 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 854 area code (May 29 – Aug 14, 2026).
- 67% robocalls
- ↑ 69% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other33%75
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)18%41
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends17%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 2026-08-17.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 854?
11% assigned to a telco
- 90% Landline
- 10% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
of 107 | ||
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (854)200- | Landline | St. Stephen Tel. Co. |
| (854)201- | Landline | Teleport Communications America Sc |
| (854)202- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (854)203- | Landline | Teleport Communications America Sc |
| (854)204- | Landline | Telnyx |
| (854)205- | Landline | Hd Carrier |
| (854)206- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (854)207- | Wireless | Csc Wireless |
| (854)208- | Wireless | Csc Wireless |
| (854)209- | Landline | Home Telecom |
| (854)210- | Landline | Powertel Atlanta Licenses |
| (854)212- | Landline | Powertel Atlanta Licenses |
| (854)213- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (854)214- | Landline | Ip Horizon |
| (854)215- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)216- | Landline | Ip Horizon |
| (854)217- | Landline | Stratus Networks |
| (854)218- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (854)219- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (854)220- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)221- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (854)222- | Landline | Telnyx |
| (854)223- | Landline | Vonage America |
| (854)224- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)225- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (854)226- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (854)227- | Landline | South Carolina Net |
| (854)228- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)229- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (854)230- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)231- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (854)232- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (854)233- | Landline | Deltacom |
| (854)234- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)235- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (854)236- | Landline | Powertel Atlanta Licenses |
| (854)237- | Landline | Nuso |
| (854)238- | Landline | Nuso |
| (854)239- | Landline | Comcast Ip Phone |
| (854)240- | Landline | Palmetto Telephone Communications |
| (854)241- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (854)242- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)243- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (854)254- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)263- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)269- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)300- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)333- | Landline | Telnyx |
| (854)336- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)345- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)348- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)354- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)356- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)400- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)429- | Landline | South Carolina Net |
| (854)442- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)444- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)455- | Landline | Skyetel |
| (854)458- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)465- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)500- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)504- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)529- | Landline | South Carolina Net |
| (854)540- | Landline | Commio |
| (854)544- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)580- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)585- | Landline | Time Warner Cbl |
| (854)588- | Landline | Skyetel |
| (854)600- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)654- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)663- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)666- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)683- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)687- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)746- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)758- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)766- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)768- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)773- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)777- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)800- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)803- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (854)832- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)837- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)839- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (854)842- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)843- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)844- | Landline | Skyetel |
| (854)846- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (854)850- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)854- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)855- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)858- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)864- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (854)867- | Landline | Commio |
| (854)877- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)888- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (854)894- | Landline | Twilio International |
| (854)895- | Landline | Twilio International |
| (854)900- | Landline | Terra Nova Telecom |
| (854)901- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (854)902- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (854)903- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (854)910- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (854)946- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)977- | Landline | Fractel |
| (854)999- | Landline | Onvoy |
| No prefixes match “”. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about the 854 Area Code
Who called me from a 854 number?
A 854 number is assigned to Charleston, South Carolina, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 854 code to look nearby, so a 854 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 229 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 854 code (67% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 854 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 854 is a normal, officially assigned code for Charleston, South Carolina. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 854 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 229 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 854 code (67% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 854 area code?
Repeated calls from different 854 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 854 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 229 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 854 code (67% 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 854 number?
If you aren't expecting a 854 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 854 area code?
Block a single 854 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 854 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 854?
Area code 854 covers Charleston and the surrounding area in South Carolina, spanning 111 cities with about 1,836,695 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 843.
When did area code 854 go into service?
Area code 854 went into service on October 19, 2015. It was added as an overlay of 843, so 854 numbers serve the same area that 843 already covered.
Is 854 a real area code?
Yes. 854 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Charleston, South Carolina. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 854 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 854 area code in?
The 854 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 854 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 854 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 854 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 854 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.