Louisiana · Central Time  Updated August 2026

Area Code 457

Shreveport and surrounding communities

Area code 457 is Shreveport’s newest overlay. It went live in September 2025 across the same territory as 318, from Alexandria, Alto, Anacoco and beyond. New numbers are only starting to be issued, so a 457 caller ID is still rare: this guide covers what the code is, who might be calling, and what it means for your own number.

Getting calls from a 457 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
Largest cityShreveport
Local time9:20 AM CT
Shares territory with318
Since2025
Good time to call?Good time to call back
Who called me?

Prefix info and spam patterns.

Is this a scam?

Verdict, current patterns, and free blocking.

Cities & ZIP codes

Every city in the 457, with ZIPs and internet type.

Coverage map

Exactly where area code 457 reaches.

Get a 457 number

New lines, porting, keeping your number.

AT&T in the 457

Home internet, wireless, stores and moving help.

Who called me from area code 457?

Quick answerA real 457 call comes from Shreveport or nearby communities, but 457 numbers are brand new and still rare, so treat an unfamiliar one with extra care: caller ID can be spoofed. 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 prefixes from the region, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every assigned prefix belongs to a carrier - the registry will name each 457 prefix as it comes into service.

No 457 spam patterns have been reported yet: the code is too new. Spoofers imitate the established local codes first, so the current patterns below come from the 318 board.

Most-reported 318-region prefixes this monthReviewed August 2026
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(318) 402-XXXXLive callers + robocalls24
(318) 519-XXXXRobocall-heavy11
(318) 520-XXXXLive callers + robocalls11
(318) 216-XXXXLive callers + robocalls9
(318) 225-XXXXLive callers + robocalls9

457 unwanted-call reports naming 457 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 29 – August 13, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is area code 457 a scam?

No. 457 is a legitimate Shreveport area code.

It went live in September 2025 as the newest layer over the Shreveport region, serving the exact same territory as 318. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realLive since September 2025; carrier prefixes are only beginning to roll out, so 457 numbers are still rare.
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 457 numbers

The most common area code 457 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 457

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 457 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 457 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 457 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.

457 area code prefix & carrier lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. 457 is so new that few or no carrier prefixes are in service yet: the registry below shows the standard service codes every area code reserves. Carrier prefixes will appear here as numbers ship; the guide 318 board shows what a mature registry for this region looks like.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a prefix does show, once assigned: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to.

0 carrier prefixes in the registry yet · checked monthly

PrefixAssignmentLine type
457-211Community servicesService code
457-311City servicesService code
457-411Directory assistanceService code
457-511Traffic informationService code
457-555Reserved (directory / fictional use)Service code
457-611Carrier customer serviceService code
457-700Carrier-specific servicesService code
457-711Telecommunications relayService code
457-811Call before you digService code
457-911Emergency servicesService code
457-950Carrier access (reserved)Service code
457-958Network testing (reserved)Service code
457-959Network testing (reserved)Service code
457-976Premium services (reserved)Service code

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 457

From Alexandria to Anacoco and Arcadia, these are the communities that call the 457 home. Each city below shows its key ZIP codes, the internet service available there, and a link to local AT&T details.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Alexandria71301, 71359, 71303Fiber up to 5 GIG
Anacoco71439, 71403AT&T Internet Air
Arcadia71001, 71275AT&T Internet Air
Athens71003Check address
Atlanta71404, 71483AT&T Internet Air
Ball71405, 71359, 71360AT&T Internet Air
Bastrop71220AT&T Internet Air
Benton71006, 71004Fiber up to 5 GIG
Bernice71222Fiber up to 5 GIG
Bienville71008AT&T Internet Air
Bossier City71110, 71111, 71112Fiber up to 5 GIG
Boyce71409AT&T Internet Air
Bryceland71028, 71008Check address
Bunkie71322, 71341, 71333AT&T Internet Air
Calhoun71225, 71227Fiber up to 5 GIG
Calvin71410, 71031Check address
Campti71411, 71066, 71414Check address
Castor71016, 71045AT&T 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.

457 area code map

Coverage area

Area code 457 covers the Shreveport area: Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia and 20 more parishes. Hover the map for each one.

Overlay codes

One more code, 318, covers the exact same territory as 457. Its full guide is linked in the Nearby section below.

Major cities

Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches.

Where 457 sits in LouisianaAll 6 codes ›
457

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ShreveportBossier CityMonroeAlexandriaRustonNatchitoches
457
Shreveport
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Counties covered by the 457 area code

The 457 area code serves 30 counties in Louisiana - the largest by population below.

Caddo Parish
Share of combined population19%
Population224,893
Ouachita Parish
Share of combined population14%
Population157,874
Bossier Parish
Share of combined population11%
Population131,102
Rapides Parish
Share of combined population11%
Population125,899

All 30 counties: Allen, Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, De Soto, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Tensas, Union, Vernon, Webster, West Carroll, Winn.

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 457 also reaches parts of Vernon Parish, Lincoln Parish, Avoyelles Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Webster Parish, De Soto Parish, Morehouse Parish, Allen Parish and 18 more.

The 457, explained

Area code 457: more than a number in Shreveport

In Shreveport, a new area code is a population milestone. The 457 went live in September 2025, the second code layered over the same territory as 318, and the clearest sign yet of how the region keeps growing. Carrying one today marks you as one of the area’s newest arrivals: the numbers are only beginning to ship.

The map tells its own story: Shreveport and surrounding communities, one territory now served by 318 together with 457. Nothing about the coverage changes; the region simply has a deeper pool of numbers.

Keeping a 457 matters here. An existing 457 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S.

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Internet, wireless & stores in the 457

AT&T home internet in area code 457

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 457, 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.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 457? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to area code 457?

Set up home internet in area code 457 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 457 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 AT&T 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.
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AT&T wireless in area code 457

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 457. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 457 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Shreveport are a tap away.

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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.

Need a new 457 number? Ask when you activate a line, and porting an existing 457 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 457 ›

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Get a 457 phone number

New 457 numbers are issued as existing numbers recycle back into the pool. When you activate a new line, personal or business, you can pick your area code during activation. Already have one you love? Porting protects it when you switch.

For you

Pick a 457 during new-line activation - in the app or in a store. Moving to Shreveport? Port your number in, or start fresh with a local one.

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For your business

A 457 number on your signage and caller ID reads as established in Shreveport - and local numbers see higher answer rates than out-of-area or toll-free lines.

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AT&T stores in area code 457

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 457? These stores answer on 457 numbers - walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help:

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 in the 457 region

Every store below answers on a local 318-region number. Tap any number to call.

34 AT&T stores with 457 numbers
CityStorePhone
AlexandriaAT&T Store Store 920+1 457-497-6711
AlexandriaAT&T Store Alexandria+1 457-787-5695
AlexandriaAT&T Store Coliseum Blvd+1 457-290-3431
BastropAT&T Store Bastrop+1 457-283-0993
Bossier CityAT&T Store Stirling Bossier Store+1 457-497-6715
Bossier CityAT&T Store Bossier City+1 457-742-8603
BunkieAT&T Store Bunkie+1 457-346-4492
ColumbiaAT&T Store Columbia+1 457-649-2330
DelhiAT&T Store Delhi+1 457-878-3021
FarmervilleAT&T Store Farmerville+1 457-368-8180
JenaAT&T Store Jena+1 457-992-1096
JonesvilleAT&T Store Jonesville+1 457-339-7778
MansfieldAT&T Store Mansfield+1 457-872-1166
ManyAT&T Store Many+1 457-256-6322
MarksvilleAT&T Store Marksville+1 457-253-6302
MindenAT&T Store Minden+1 457-377-4540
MonroeAT&T Store Monroe+1 457-322-5271
MonroeAT&T Store Shopping Center+1 457-497-6709
MonroeAT&T Store Pecanland Mall Drive+1 457-361-9121
NatchitochesAT&T Store Natchitoches+1 457-352-3702
OakdaleAT&T Store Oakdale+1 457-335-0065
PinevilleAT&T Store Retail Store+1 457-497-6717
PinevilleAT&T Store Pineville+1 457-641-3172
RayvilleAT&T Store Rayville+1 457-728-5171
RustonAT&T Store Ruston Store+1 457-497-6705
ShreveportAT&T Store Shreveport+1 457-754-3510
ShreveportAT&T Store Blanchard+1 457-220-1377
ShreveportAT&T Store Shreveport+1 457-216-5609
ShreveportAT&T Store Regal Court Retail+1 457-497-6719
ShreveportAT&T Store Bert Kouns Shreveport Store 534+1 457-497-6713
VidaliaAT&T Store Vidalia+1 457-336-5911
West MonroeAT&T Store West Monroe+1 457-497-6707
WinnfieldAT&T Store Winnfield+1 457-648-2662
WinnsboroAT&T Store Winnsboro+1 457-435-8989

International Calling from Area Code 457

Calling abroad from area code 457? 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.

Calling area code 457 from overseas? Dial your country’s exit code, then 1 457 and the number - full steps in How to dial a 457 number.

Where the 457 calls most:HondurasMexicoVietnamGuatemalaIndia

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 457’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 457 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile).

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

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457 area code quick facts & dialing

Time zoneCentral
Overlays318same map, same region
In service2025newest layer over the 318 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired across the region
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.2Mcounties served, Census 2023

How to dial a 457 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)457 + 7-digit number(457) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 457 + 7-digit number1 (457) 555-0100
Calling 457 from another country+1 457 + 7-digit number+1 457 555 0100
From a mobile phone(457) + 7-digit number(457) 555-0100

A short history of area code 457

Approved as numbering relief for the 318 region and live since September 2025, 457 is the second code to serve this territory. It exists for one reason: the region keeps growing, and the 318 pool of assignable numbers was running low.

1957Placed in service
1999Territory split off as 337
2025457 goes live as an overlay in September

Area code 457 vs the related codes

CodeAddedTypeWhere it works
4572025OverlayShreveport and surrounding communities
3181957OriginalSame territory as 457

Same rates, same local dialing: a number from any code in the region works exactly like a 457.

Nearby & related area codes

Browse area codes by state: Louisiana (6) · California (41) · Texas (29) · Florida (23) · all 50 states ›

Area code 457 FAQ

What area code is 457?
457 is the newest area code for Shreveport and the surrounding communities in Louisiana. It went live in September 2025 and covers the exact same territory as 318.
Is area code 457 real or a scam?
457 is a legitimate Louisiana area code, but it is brand new and numbers are still rare. If you get a 457 call today and you don’t know anyone with a new local number, be cautious: spoofing a new code is a known scam tactic. AT&T ActiveArmor labels suspected spam automatically.
Why did the 318 region get another area code?
Growth. The 318 pool was projected to run out of assignable numbers, so regulators approved 457 as an all-services overlay. Nothing changes for existing numbers; new lines simply start drawing from the new code.
Does 457 change my existing number?
No. Overlays never change existing numbers. Your 318 number stays exactly as it is; 457 only affects newly issued numbers.
How do I get a 457 number?
You don’t choose it directly: carriers assign numbers from whichever local code has inventory. As the older pool empties, new AT&T lines in the region will increasingly come with 457. There is no fee or action needed.
What area does 457 cover?
The full 318 territory: Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell and Catahoula and 22 more counties, including Alexandria, Alto, Anacoco and the communities listed on this page.
When did 457 go live?
September 2025. It was approved as relief for the 318 numbering region, and carriers began activating it then. Numbers are still being issued gradually.
What time zone is area code 457?
Central Time: UTC-6 in winter, UTC-5 during daylight saving. The live local time is at the top of this page.
How do I dial a 457 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 457 plus the seven-digit number, the same as every code in the region. From outside the U.S., add the +1 country code first.
Why did I get a call from a 457 number?
Either someone with a brand-new local number, or a spoofed caller ID. Because 457 numbers are still scarce, an unfamiliar 457 call deserves more suspicion than a 318 call. Let it go to voicemail; real callers leave messages.
Is 457 a toll-free number?
No. 457 is a geographic area code for the Shreveport region, not a toll-free prefix. U.S. toll-free numbers start with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.
What’s the difference between 457 and 318?
Age, and nothing else that matters day to day. 318 is the region’s established code; 457 is the 2025 newcomer. They cover the same map, calls between them are local, and both dial with 10 digits.
Can I keep a 457 number if I move?
Yes. Numbers port: a 457 number goes with you to a new phone, a new carrier or a new city anywhere in the U.S., just like any other area code.
Why did I get a text message from a 457 number?
Treat it carefully. Scam texts often rotate onto new codes because the numbers have no reputation yet. Don’t reply or tap links; forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor filters known scam senders automatically.
Will a 457 number work everywhere?
Yes. It’s a standard North American number: calls, texts and apps treat it like any local number. Some older web forms may not recognize very new codes at first; that resolves as databases update.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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