What is 731 Area Code?

The 731 area code is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) assigned to a significant portion of West Tennessee. It was established on February 12, 2001, as a split from the 901 area code. It serves all of Tennessee west of the Tennessee River, except for Shelby County (which includes Memphis).

  • State: Tennessee
  • Major Cities: Jackson, Dyersburg, Martin, Paris, Brownsville
  • Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST) / Central Daylight Time (CDT)
  • Established: 2001 (as a split from the 901 area code)
  • Overlay Area Code: None
  • Region Population: Approx. 850,000 people
  • Primary Uses: Local business numbers, mobile phones, VoIP services, and residential lines

Regions Covered by 731 Area Code 

Western Tennessee falls into the 731 area code and serves a large area of roughly 20 counties and 126 cities:

Benton County
  • Big Sandy
  • Camden
  • Eva
  • Holladay
Carroll County
  • Atwood
  • Bruceton
  • Buena Vista
  • Cedar Grove
  • Clarksburg
  • Huntingdon
  • Idlewild
  • Lavinia
  • McLemoresville
  • McKenzie
  • Oakfield
  • Trezevant
  • Westport
  • Yuma
Chester County
  • Enville
  • Henderson
  • Huron
  • Jack's Creek
  • Luray
  • Milledgeville
Crockett County
  • Alamo
  • Bells
  • Crockett Mills
  • Friendship
  • Gadsden
  • Maury City
Decatur County
  • Darden
  • Decaturville
  • Parsons
  • Scotts Hill
Dyer County
  • Dyersburg
  • Eaton
  • Finley
  • Lenox
  • Newbern
  • Trimble
Fayette County
  • Brunswick
  • Gallaway
  • Moscow
  • Rossville
  • Somerville
  • Williston
Gibson County
  • Bradford
  • Dyer
  • Gibson
  • Humboldt
  • Kenton
  • Medina
  • Milan
  • Rutherford
  • Trenton
  • Yorkville
Hardeman County
  • Bolivar
  • Grand Junction
  • Hickory Valley
  • Hornsby
  • Middleton
  • Pocahontas
  • Saulsbury
  • Toone
  • Whiteville
Hardin County
  • Adamsville
  • Counce
  • Crump
  • Morris Chapel
  • Olivehill
  • Pickwick Dam
  • Ramer
  • Saltillo
  • Savannah
  • Shiloh
  • Stantonville
Haywood County
  • Brownsville
  • Stanton
Henderson County
  • Beech Bluff
  • Darden
  • Huron
  • Lexington
  • Reagan
  • Wildersville
Henry County
  • Buchanan
  • Cottage Grove
  • Henry
  • Springville
  • Mansfield
  • Paris
  • Puryear
Lake County
  • Hornbeak
  • Ridgely
  • Tiptonville
Lauderdale County
  • Gates
  • Halls
  • Henning
  • Ripley
  • Tigrett
Madison County
  • Bemis
  • Denmark
  • Jackson
  • Medon
  • Mercer
  • Pinson
  • Spring Creek
McNairy County
  • Bethel Springs
  • Guys
  • Michie
  • Selmer
  • Stantonsville
Obion County
  • Kenton
  • Obion
  • Rives
  • Samburg
  • South Fulton
  • Troy
  • Union City
  • Woodland Mills
Tipton County
  • Burlison
  • Brighton
  • Covington
  • Mason
  • Munford
Weakley County
  • Dresden
  • Dukedom
  • Gleason
  • Greenfield
  • Martin
  • Palmersville
  • Sharon
  • Sideview
  • Trezevant

Population & Demographics of 731 Area Code 

The region has a population of over 850,000 people. The population's median age is approximately 39 years. Educationally, about 20% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher.

The area is relatively diverse. The largest racial and ethnic group is White, making up around 75% of the population. This is followed by Blacks or African Americans, who comprise approximately 21% of the population. The region also has a notable number of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino, which accounts for about 2% of the population, and those identifying as two or more races, which accounts for about 1% of the population.

West Tennessee has a stable economic profile. The median household income is approximately $45,000, which is below the national average but reflects the lower cost of living in the area.

731 Area Code Time Zone 

The 731 area code operates in the Central Time Zone (CT). This time zone covers the same hours as cities like Chicago, Dallas, and New Orleans. Standard time is observed as UTC -6, and during daylight saving time, the offset shifts to UTC -5.