Area Code 256

Alabama (AL) • Huntsville, Gadsden, Anniston, Florence, Athens, Cullman, Madison, Albertville • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.6M people across 178 ZIP codes.
•Overlapping area codes: 938.
•Major cities: Huntsville, Gadsden, Anniston.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 256.

Income

46th

Home values

48th

Poverty rate

67th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Alabama (AL)

States Served

Alabama (AL)

Major Cities

Huntsville, Gadsden, Anniston, Florence, Athens, Cullman, Madison, Albertville

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

1.6M

ZIP Codes

178

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.