971 Area Code

Q: When was the 971 area code created?

It was created in 1999 to expand numbering capacity in the Portland region.

Q: Where is area code 971 located?

It covers northwestern Oregon including Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and surrounding communities.

The 971 area code is a telephone area code serving the state of Oregon, USA. It was first introduced in 1999 as an overlay to relieve number exhaustion in the 503 area code. Today, 971 covers the same general region as 503, including the Portland metropolitan area, northwestern Oregon, and nearby communities. Because it is an overlay, all local calls in the 971/503 region require 10-digit dialing.

Understanding the 971 Area Code

The 971 area code is part of Oregon�s numbering plan for the northwestern portion of the state. It was designed to supplement the 503 area code, which was reaching capacity due to population growth and expanding telecommunications services. Residents and businesses in the region may have either a 503 or a 971 number, depending on availability. This ensures a continuous supply of telephone numbers in the Portland metro and surrounding regions.

971 Area Code Map and Location

The 971 area code map encompasses northwestern Oregon. Counties served include:

Multnomah County
Washington County
Clackamas County
Yamhill County
Columbia County
Clatsop County
Tillamook County
Marion County (partially)

Major Cities and Communities in the 971 Area Code

Portland
Hillsboro
Beaverton
Tigard
Lake Oswego
Gresham
Salem (partial)
McMinnville
Forest Grove
Astoria

ZIP Codes in the 971 Area Code

Examples of ZIP codes within the 971 area include:

97201 - Portland, OR
97124 - Hillsboro, OR
97005 - Beaverton, OR
97123 - Hillsboro, OR
97229 - Portland, OR
97128 - McMinnville, OR
97103 - Astoria, OR

Time Zone

The 971 area code follows the Pacific Time Zone (PT):

Standard Time: UTC -8
Daylight Saving Time: UTC -7

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Code: 503
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is mandatory
Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 971 + 7-digit number
International: +1 971 + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 971? / Where is Area Code 971?

What area code is 971? � The 971 area code is a telephone code for northwestern Oregon, overlaid with 503.

Where is area code 971 located? � The 971 area code is located in Oregon, USA, covering Portland and surrounding metro communities.

What�s area code 971? � It�s an overlay code introduced in 1999 to provide additional number capacity alongside 503.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 971 area code?

The 971 area code is an overlay of 503 serving Portland and northwestern Oregon.

When was the 971 area code created?

It was created in 1999 to expand numbering capacity in the Portland region.

Where is area code 971 located?

It covers northwestern Oregon, including Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, and surrounding communities.

Does 971 have an overlay code?

Yes. The 971 area code overlays the 503 area code.

What time zone is 971 in?

Pacific Time Zone (PT).

Feature	Details
Area Code	971
Overlay Code	503
State	Oregon
Region Covered	Northwestern Oregon including Portland metro
Established	1999
Time Zone	Pacific Time Zone (PT)
Major Cities	Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Gresham, Salem (partial), McMinnville, Astoria
Primary Counties	Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook
ZIP Codes	97201, 97124, 97005, 97123, 97229, 97128, 97103
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 971 XXX XXXX (10-digit dialing required)
Country	United States
Notable Features	Overlay of 503, covers Portland metro, introduced in 1999

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
971 Area Code	Portland State University	1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201
971 Area Code	Willamette University	900 State St, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	Mt. Hood Community College	26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	Oregon Health & Science University Hospital	3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
971 Area Code	Salem Health	890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center	24800 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	1300 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
971 Area Code	Chase Bank	380 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	U.S. Bank	234 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	Portland City Hall	1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
971 Area Code	Salem City Hall	555 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	Gresham City Hall	1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	Washington Park	4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221
971 Area Code	Bush's Pasture Park	600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
971 Area Code	Gresham Butte	Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	Portland Art Museum	1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205
971 Area Code	Hallie Ford Museum of Art	700 State St, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	Gresham History Museum	410 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	Pioneer Place	700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
971 Area Code	Salem Center	401 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	Gresham Station	400 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel	525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204
971 Area Code	The Grand Hotel in Salem	201 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	Holiday Inn Express Portland East - Troutdale	477 NW Phoenix Dr, Troutdale, OR 97060
971 Area Code	Portland Union Station	800 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
971 Area Code	Salem Amtrak Station	500 13th St SE, Salem, OR 97301
971 Area Code	Gresham Transit Center	300 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030
971 Area Code	Portland International Airport (PDX)	7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218

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