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This Small Area Code Conceals a Shocking Truth About Mississippi’s Heartland Mississippi’s heartland is often pictured as rolling farmlands, quiet streets, and close-knit communities rooted in tradition. But behind one of its smallest and quietly significant details—its area code—lies a startling story that reveals deeper shifts beneath the surface. ### The Area Code That Hides More Than You Think Mississippi’s current area code, 601, covers much of the state’s population centers, including Jackson, the state capital, and parts of the rural heartland. However, deep within a specific region denoted by 601-X (X being a local county code), a discovery challenges the idealized image of Mississippi’s countryside.