Where Is Area Code 480?
Area code 480 is found in the US state of Arizona. Primarily servicing the city of Mesa (population: 494070), area code 480 covers 2 counties of Arizona.
Located in the Mountain time zone, area code 480 is on the same time as Phoenix, AZ.
Area code 480 was brought into effect on March 1, 1999. 480 was split from the parent 602 area code.
Counties in Area Code 480
- Maricopa,
- Pinal.
Most Populous Cities in Area Code 480
| City | County | City Population | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | Maricopa | 494,070 | MST |
| Scottsdale | Maricopa | 277,390 | MST |
| Chandler | Maricopa | 264,013 | MST |
| Gilbert | Maricopa | 218,081 | MST |
| Tempe | Maricopa | 172,790 | MST |
| San Tan Valley | Pinal | 73,938 | MST |
| Apache Junction | Pinal | 50,918 | MST |
| Queen Creek | Maricopa | 50,439 | MST |
| Higley | Maricopa | 40,816 | MST |
| Cave Creek | Maricopa | 27,843 | MST |
| Fountain Hills | Maricopa | 23,427 | MST |
| Paradise Valley | Maricopa | 17,605 | MST |
| Gold Canyon | Pinal | 12,623 | MST |
| Carefree | Maricopa | 3,150 | MST |
| Rio Verde | Maricopa | 2,180 | MST |
| Fort McDowell | Maricopa | 1,289 | MST |
Note: The above list is based off of the top 25 most populous cities in the area code as per 2012 United States Census Bureau estimates.
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This page was last updated on July 3, 2015.