Local Phone Numbers
Virginia
571 Area Code
571 Area Code
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Want to connect with customers in Arlington, Alexandria, or Fairfax? A 571 area code number gives your business an instant local identity in Northern Virginia, without needing a physical office. As an overlay for the original 703 area code, 571 ensures availability while keeping you connected to one of the most dynamic economic regions on the East Coast.
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Why Choose a 571 Area Code?
The 571 area code covers Northern Virginia, including key locations like Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax. As an overlay to the 703 area code, 571 was introduced to meet growing demand without changing existing numbers. That means your business can get a fresh, local number in the same region without the hassle.
Whether you're based locally or expanding into the D.C. metro area, a 571 number helps you build trust with local clients, increase pickup rates, and create a polished, professional impression.
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Who Can Benefit from a Local Phone Number
SMBs targeting the D.C. metro area
Businesses expanding into Virginia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 571?
The 571 area code serves Northern Virginia, including cities like Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and the surrounding D.C. suburbs.
What are the area codes for Virginia?
What is the 571 area code an overlay for?
The 571 area code is an overlay for 703, which originally covered Northern Virginia. Now both area codes serve the same geographic region.
What is an overlay area code?
An overlay area code is a second code assigned to the same area as an existing one. It allows for more phone numbers without requiring changes to current users' numbers.
How many area codes are in the USA?
There are over 300 active area codes in the United States, with new overlays introduced as demand grows.
Is there a pattern to area codes in US phone numbers?
Originally assigned by geography and population size, area codes now follow overlays and other rules to keep up with growth, making them more flexible, though less geographically consistent.
