Area Code 228

Mississippi (MS) • Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Moss Point, Bay Saint Louis, Diamondhead, Diberville, Gautier • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 391.9K people across 25 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 228.

Income

36th

Home values

44th

Poverty rate

71st

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Mississippi (MS)

States Served

Mississippi (MS)

Major Cities

Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Moss Point, Bay Saint Louis, Diamondhead, Diberville, Gautier

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

391.9K

ZIP Codes

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.