What is the 501 Area Code?

Little Rock, AR
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 501 area code serves Little Rock, AR and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Cabot.

Legitimate Callers from 501

Government

Social Security Administration

Benefits and verification calls

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-772

Internal Revenue Service

Tax-related communications

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-829

Utilities

Service and billing notifications

Healthcare

Appointment reminders and follow-ups

Timezone

Central Time Zone (UTC-6)

Risk Level

6.2/10

2023 Scams

3928

Population

Approximately 750,000

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Little Rock
  • North Little Rock
  • Conway
  • Benton
  • Cabot

Major Employers

  • Baptist Health
  • Tyson Foods
  • Walmart
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Dassault Falcon Jet

Local Authorities

  • Police: (501) 371-4444 (Little Rock Police Department)
  • Consumer Protection: (501) 682-2341 (Arkansas Attorney General's Office)
  • Fraud Unit: (501) 682-2341 (Arkansas Attorney General's Office, Fraud and Consumer Protection Unit)

Active Scam Alerts

No active scam alerts at this time.

Safety Resources

How to Report Scams

Immediate Steps:

  • Document the call details
  • Report to FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
  • Contact local authorities
  • Alert your bank if needed

Follow-up Actions:

  • File written complaint
  • Monitor credit reports
  • Join Do Not Call Registry
  • Share alert with community

Local Support

Little Rock Consumer Protection Office