235 Area Code: Columbia, MO | Who Called, Map & Local Time

Who Called Me from Area Code 235?

Quick answerA 235 call usually comes from Columbia or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.

No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 235 prefixes, right on this page.
Curious who issued a number? Every 235 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.

Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.

Most-reported 235 prefixes this month

PrefixReported patternReport volume

(235) 206-XXXXRobocall-heavy

(235) 200-XXXXRobocall-heavy

(235) 208-XXXXRobocall-heavy

7 unwanted-call reports naming 235 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 235 a Scam?

No. 235 is a legitimate Columbia area code.

It’s added to the 573 region in 2024 and serves Columbia and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 573 region in 2024; 36 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.

Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.

Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 235 numbers

The most common area code 235 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

“U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 235

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 235 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 235 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 235 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

235 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 36 assigned 235 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 235 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

36 prefixes · updated monthly

Prefix	Carrier	Line type
235-200	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-201	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-202	Verizon Wireless	Wireless
235-203	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-204	Hd Carrier	Landline
235-205	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-206	Peerless Network	VoIP
235-207	United States Cellular	Wireless
235-208	Peerless Network	VoIP
235-209	T-Mobile	Wireless
235-210	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-212	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-213	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-214	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-215	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-216	At&T Enterprises	Landline
235-217	Wavenation	Landline
235-218	Bandwidth.com	VoIP
235-219	T-Mobile	Wireless
235-220	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-221	Hd Carrier	Landline
235-222	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-223	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-224	Shelcomm	Landline
235-225	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-226	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-227	AT&T Mobility	Wireless
235-229	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)	Wireless
235-333	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-444	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-465	Opentact	Landline
235-529	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-666	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-777	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-888	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP
235-999	Onvoy (Sinch)	VoIP

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 235 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 235

Communities the 235 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / community	Key ZIP codes	AT&T internet
Advance	63730, 63738, 63782	Internet Air
Altenburg	63748, 63732, 63783	Internet Air
Annada	63330, 63336, 62045	Check address
Anniston	63820, 63834, 63823	Check address
Arbyrd	63821, 63829, 63876	Internet Air
Argyle	65001, 65048, 65058	Check address
Ashburn	63433, 62356, 63353	Check address
Auxvasse	65231, 65262	Internet Air
Barnett	65011, 65026	Internet Air
Bell City	63735, 63774, 63771	Check address
Belle	65013, 65014	Internet Air
Benton	63736, 63767, 63780	Internet Air
Benton City	65232, 65264, 65280	Check address
Berger	63014	Internet Air
Bernie	63822, 63841, 63863	Internet Air
Bertrand	63823, 63824	Internet Air
Bismarck	63624, 63648, 63601	Internet Air
Bland	65014, 65013	Internet Air
Bloomfield	63825	Internet Air
Bloomsdale	63627	Internet Air
Bonne Terre	63628, 63653, 63601	Internet Air
Bourbon	65535, 65441	Internet Air
Bowling Green	63334	Internet Air
Bragg City	63827, 63840, 63826	Check address
Broseley	63932, 63940, 63961	Check address
Buell	63333, 63384	Check address
Caledonia	63631, 63648, 63624	Internet Air
California	65018, 65025	Internet Air
Camdenton	65020, 65052	Internet Air
Campbell	63933, 63847, 72464	Internet Air
Canton	63435, 62376, 63448	Internet Air
Cape Girardeau	63701, 63703, 63745	Internet Air
Cardwell	63829, 63821	Internet Air
Caruthersville	63830, 63851	Internet Air
Center	63436	Check address
Chaffee	63740, 63744, 63745	Internet Air
Charleston	63834, 63882, 63820	Internet Air
Clarksville	63336, 62366, 62355	Internet Air
Clarkton	63837, 63847, 63848	Internet Air
Climax Springs	65324, 65326	Check address
Columbia	65215, 65216, 65202	Internet Air
Crocker	65452	Internet Air
Cuba	65453, 65535	Internet Air
Curryville	63339	Internet Air
Danville	63361, 63363	Check address
Deering	63840, 63826, 63827	Check address
Delta	63744, 63740, 63745	Check address
Desloge	63653, 63601, 63628	Check address
Dexter	63841	Internet Air
Dixon	65459, 65529	Internet Air
Doe Run	63637, 63601, 63640	Internet Air
Doniphan	63935	Internet Air
Dudley	63936, 63841, 63940	Internet Air
East Prairie	63820, 63845	Internet Air
Edgar Springs	65462, 65541, 65436	Internet Air
Eldon	65026, 65064	Internet Air
Elsberry	63343, 63330, 63347	Internet Air
Eolia	63344, 63387, 63336	Internet Air
Essex	63846, 63850, 63841	Internet Air
Eugene	65032, 65064, 65040	Internet Air
Farmington	63640, 63601, 63637	Fiber up to 5 GIG
Fisk	63940, 63936, 63962	Check address
Foley	63347, 63389, 62006	Internet Air
Fort Leonard Wood	65473, 65584, 65457	Internet Air
Frankford	63441, 63459	Internet Air
Freeburg	65035, 65001, 65048	Check address
Frohna	63748, 63732, 63783	Internet Air
Fulton	65251, 65262	Internet Air
Gerald	63037, 63091, 63056	Internet Air
Gideon	63848, 63837, 63878	Check address
Glenallen	—	Check address
Gravois Mills	65037, 65072	Internet Air
Hallsville	65255, 65284	Internet Air
Hannibal	63401, 63467, 62343	Internet Air
Hartsburg	65039, 65023, 65010	Internet Air
Hayti	63851, 63826, 63830	Internet Air
Hayti Heights	63851, 63826, 63840	Check address
Hermann	65041, 63014	Internet Air
Holcomb	63852, 63847, 63837	Internet Air
Holts Summit	65043, 65063, 65080	Internet Air
Homestown	63879, 63827, 63851	Check address
Hornersville	63855, 63821, 63876	Check address
Iberia	65486	Internet Air
Irondale	63648, 63653, 63660	Internet Air
Ironton	63650, 63663	Internet Air
Jackson	63755, 63701	Internet Air
Jefferson City	65101, 65043, 65109	Internet Air
Kennett	63857, 63880, 63849	Internet Air
Kingdom City	65262, 65231, 65251	Internet Air
La Grange	63448, 62376	Internet Air
Lake Ozark	65049, 65047, 65065	Internet Air
Laurie	65037, 65079, 65072	Check address
Leadwood	63653, 63601, 63628	Check address
Leslie	63056, 63013, 63037	Internet Air
Lewistown	63452, 63447, 63457	Internet Air
Licking	65542	Internet Air
Lilbourn	63862, 63866, 63860	Internet Air
Linn	65051, 65054, 65016	Check address
Linn Creek	65052, 65020, 65065	Internet Air
Louisiana	63353, 63433, 62370	Internet Air
Macks Creek	65786	Internet Air
Malden	63863, 63822	Internet Air
Marble Hill	63764, 63760	Internet Air
Marquand	63655	Internet Air
Marston	63866, 63862, 63873	Check address
Martinsburg	65264, 63384, 65232	Check address
Matthews	63867, 63860, 63828	Check address
Meta	65058, 65076, 65040	Check address
Mexico	65265, 65232	Internet Air
Middletown	63359, 63384	Internet Air
Millersville	63766, 63739, 63743	Internet Air
Mine La Motte	63645	Check address
Miner	63801, 63823, 63824	Check address
Mineral Point	63660, 63630, 63674	Internet Air
Montgomery City	63361, 63363	Internet Air
Montreal	65591	Check address
Mountain View	65548	Internet Air
Neelyville	63954, 63945, 63953	Internet Air
New Florence	63363, 63350, 63361	Internet Air
New Haven	63068, 63014, 63357	Internet Air
New London	63459	Internet Air
New Madrid	63869, 63866, 63860	Internet Air
New Wells	63732, 63783, 63770	Check address
Newburg	65529, 65550, 65409	Internet Air
Oak Ridge	63769, 63743, 63747	Internet Air
Old Appleton	63770, 63783, 63769	Check address
Oran	63771, 63767, 63740	Internet Air
Osage Beach	65065, 65047, 65049	Internet Air
Owensville	65066, 63091, 65014	Internet Air
Palmyra	63461	Internet Air
Park Hills	63601, 63653, 63637	Fiber up to 5 GIG
Parma	63870, 63874, 63833	Internet Air
Pascola	63827, 63826, 63851	Check address
Paynesville	63336, 63330, 63344	Check address
Perryville	63775	Internet Air
Piedmont	63957	Internet Air
Poplar Bluff	63901	Internet Air
Portageville	63873, 63879	Internet Air
Potosi	63660, 63630, 63664	Internet Air
Puxico	63960, 63966, 63763	Internet Air
Qulin	63961, 63932	Check address
Richland	65556, 65567	Internet Air
Risco	63874, 63878, 63870	Check address
Rolla	65409, 65401	Internet Air
Rush Hill	65280, 65232, 63352	Check address
Salem	65560	Internet Air
Scott City	63758, 63703, 63780	Internet Air
Sedgewickville	63781, 63743, 63747	Check address
Senath	63876, 63821, 63855	Internet Air
Sikeston	63801, 63868, 63823	Internet Air
Silex	63377, 63387, 63344	Internet Air
St. Robert	65584, 65457, 65583	Check address
Ste Genevieve	—	Check address
Steele	63877, 63853, 63839	Internet Air
Steelville	65565	Internet Air
Stover	65078, 65084	Internet Air
Sullivan	63080, 63079	Internet Air
Sunrise Beach	65079, 65049, 65065	Internet Air
Tuscumbia	65082, 65083	Internet Air
Versailles	65084, 65011	Internet Air
Viburnum	65439, 65456, 65566	Internet Air
Village Of Four Seasons	65049, 65079, 65072	Check address
Wardell	63879, 63848, 63827	Check address
Waynesville	65583, 65584	Internet Air
Wellsville	63384, 65264	Internet Air
Westphalia	65054, 65085, 65048	Check address
Whitewater	63785, 63744, 63760	Check address
Williamsville	63967, 63952	Check address
Zalma	63782, 63787, 63750	Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

235 Area Code Map

Area code 235 serves Columbia and nearby communities in MO.

Map of area code 235 coverage in Missouri

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Counties Covered by the 235 Area Code

Boone County

Share of combined population13%

Population183,610

Largest 235 cityColumbia

Franklin County

Share of combined population8%

Population104,682

Largest 235 cityLeslie

Cape Girardeau County

Share of combined population6%

Population81,710

Largest 235 cityJackson

Cole County

Share of combined population6%

Population77,279

Largest 235 cityEugene

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 235 also reaches parts of St. Francois County, Lincoln County, Pulaski County, Phelps County, Callaway County, Camden County, Butler County, Howell County and 30 more.

The 235, explained

Area Code 235: More Than a Number in Columbia

In Columbia, the 235 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2024, layered onto the 573 region, and it has meant Columbia and surrounding communities ever since — 36 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 235 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Columbia and surrounding communities, with 573 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 235 came first.

Keeping a 235 matters here. An existing 235 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 573 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 235: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 235

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 235

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 235, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Check availability at your address Home internet in Columbia ›

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 235? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 235?

Set up home internet in area code 235 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 235 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.

2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.

3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.

Plan your move with AT&T

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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 235

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 235. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 235 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Columbia are a tap away.

5G across the 235ActiveArmor® includedKeep your 235 number

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Shop wireless plans Bring your 235 number ›

Need a new 235 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 235 shares its territory with 573, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 235 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 235 ›

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AT&T Stores in Area Code 235

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 235? These stores serve the 235 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 235 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Columbia AT&T Store Grindstone 1305 Grindstone Pkwy, Columbia+1 573-381-4426

Columbia AT&T Store Worley 2109 W Worley St, Columbia+1 573-381-4436

Columbia AT&T Store Trimble Road 2910 Trimble Road, Columbia+1 573-303-3919

Cell phone stores in Columbia › All 31 locations: company owned and authorized retailers

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

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All AT&T Stores Serving the 235 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 235’s communities. Tap any number to call.

24 AT&T locations serving the 235 area

City	Store	Phone
Camdenton	AT&T Store Camdenton	+1 573-346-4448
Cape Girardeau	AT&T Store Cape Girardeau	+1 573-381-4428
Columbia	AT&T Store Grindstone	+1 573-381-4426
Columbia	AT&T Store Worley	+1 573-381-4436
Columbia	AT&T Store Trimble Road	+1 573-303-3919
Desloge	AT&T Store Desloge	+1 573-518-1999
Dexter	AT&T Store Dexter	+1 573-705-4244
Eldon	AT&T Store Eldon	+1 573-392-0200
Farmington	AT&T Store Farmington	+1 573-381-4442
Fulton	AT&T Store Fulton	+1 573-642-8877
Gravois Mills	AT&T Store Laurie	+1 573-374-4222
Hannibal	AT&T Store Hannibal	+1 573-603-0090
Jackson	AT&T Store Jackson	+1 573-755-0075
Jefferson City	AT&T Store Jefferson City	+1 573-445-5567
Jefferson City	AT&T Store Jefferson City	+1 573-381-4444
Kennett	AT&T Store Kennett	+1 573-559-5818
Mexico	AT&T Store Mexico	+1 573-581-8400
Osage Beach	AT&T Store Osage Beach	+1 573-381-4432
Perryville	AT&T Store Perryville	+1 573-517-7700
Poplar Bluff	AT&T Store Poplar Bluff	+1 573-381-4440
Rolla	AT&T Store Rolla	+1 573-381-4434
Sikeston	AT&T Store Sikeston	+1 573-381-4438
Sullivan	AT&T Store Sullivan	+1 573-837-4440
Versailles	AT&T Store Versailles	+1 573-378-1977

International Calling from Area Code 235

Calling abroad from area code 235? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 235 calls most:MexicoIndiaChinaPhilippinesVietnam

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 235’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 235 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

See international calling plans

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235 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

StateMissouri

Time zoneCentral

Overlays573share this territory

Established2024added to the 573 region

Dialing10 digitsrequired

Toll-free?Nogeographic code

Population1.37Mcounties served, Census 2023

Largest cityColumbia+168 more ›

How to dial a 235 number

Scenario	Format	Example
Local call (within the region)	235 + 7-digit number	(235) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)	1 + 235 + 7-digit number	1 (235) 555-0100
Calling 235 from another country	+1 235 + 7-digit number	+1 235 555 0100
From a mobile phone	(235) + 7-digit number	(235) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 235

Added in 2024 to the 573 region, the 235 serves Columbia and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2024Added to the 573 region

In service since 2024. Today the 235’s territory is shared with overlay code 573, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

573Overlay 636Also Missouri 314Also Missouri 618IL 417Also Missouri

Browse area codes by state: Missouri (9) · California (41) · Texas (29) · Florida (23) · all 50 states ›

Area Code 235 FAQ

What area code is 235?

235 is the area code for Columbia, Missouri and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.

Where is area code 235?

Area code 235 serves Columbia, Missouri and nearby communities including Advance, Altenburg, Annada. The full city list is in the cities table above.

Why did I get a text message from a 235 number?

The most common 235 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.

Who called me from area code 235?

A 235 number usually means Columbia or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.

What time zone is area code 235?

Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Why am I getting calls from 235 numbers?

235 is an active, legitimate Missouri area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 235 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.

Is 235 a toll-free number?

No. 235 is a geographic area code tied to Columbia, Missouri. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.

What’s the difference between 235 and 573?

Nothing on the map: 235 is an overlay of 573, covering the same Columbia area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.

Which cities use area code 235?

The largest communities include Advance, Altenburg, Annada, Anniston, Arbyrd. The full list is in the cities table above.

Does AT&T offer service in the 235?

Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 235. Availability is checked address by address.

Can I still get a 235 number?

Yes. Carriers in Columbia and across the 235 still issue 235 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 235 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.

Can I keep my 235 number if I move?

Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 235 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.

Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.