What is what area code is 870?

Area code 870 is located in the state of Arkansas and covers cities such as Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, and Texarkana. It was created in 1997 as a split from area code 501. The 870 area code serves the eastern and southern parts of the state, including counties such as Pulaski, Jefferson, and Crittenden. As of 2021, the 870 area code is still in use and provides telephone service to a large portion of Arkansas.