Location
St. Louis, MO
Reported numbers
1,540
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
Aug 4, 2026

About area code 314

Area code 314 is commonly associated with St. Louis, MO. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 1647 reports. Recent activity has been recorded for numbers in this area code, helping users identify possible spam or unwanted calls.

Area code profile

Active prefixes represented: 7
Cities in available prefix data: St. Louis
Common operators in available prefix data: ONVOY, PEERLESS NETWORK OF MISSOURI, CHARTER FIBERLINK
Line types: Landline

Most reported numbers in area code 314

What people report about area code 314

Historical reports for area code 314 include recurring mentions of connection (3 of 46 unique comments).

Connection Information Nuisance
“The caller offered what they described as a state-approved final expense benefit plan for people on Social Security or fixed incomes. They attempted to obtain my age during the...”
“Just keeps calling over and over - sometimes the last 4 digits change”

What stands out about area code 314

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 314, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through St. Louis, MO, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 314?

Because many reports on this page involve unknown callers and suspicious behavior, the safest option is usually to let unexpected calls go to voicemail first and verify the number before responding.

  • Do not trust caller ID alone.
  • Search the full phone number before calling back.
  • Be careful with callers who create urgency or ask for payment.
  • Never share card details, banking data, passwords, or verification codes with an unknown caller.
  • If the call is legitimate, the caller will usually leave a clear voicemail.

Approximate location

Area code 314 is commonly associated with St. Louis, MO. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
1,647
93.5%
Scam suspicion
75
4.3%
IRS scam
8
0.5%
Valid
8
0.5%
Debt collector
7
0.4%
Silent call
6
0.3%
SSN scam
4
0.2%
Survey
4
0.2%
Students loan scam
2
0.1%
Telemarketer
1
0.1%

Popular prefixes in area code 314

314-696

Numbers: 18 Reports: 50
Last activity: Oct 3, 2021

314-207

Numbers: 39 Reports: 44
Last activity: Aug 5, 2022

314-789

Numbers: 43 Reports: 44
Last activity: May 18, 2022

314-582

Numbers: 38 Reports: 40
Last activity: Jan 27, 2025

314-396

Numbers: 38 Reports: 38
Last activity: May 9, 2022

314-408

Numbers: 28 Reports: 32
Last activity: Apr 10, 2022

314-668

Numbers: 31 Reports: 31
Last activity: Mar 31, 2022

314-470

Numbers: 27 Reports: 30
Last activity: Jul 5, 2023

314-788

Numbers: 19 Reports: 27
Last activity: Jun 15, 2023

314-530

Numbers: 24 Reports: 26
Last activity: May 12, 2023

314-597

Numbers: 23 Reports: 26
Last activity: Jun 13, 2022

314-627

Numbers: 20 Reports: 25
Last activity: May 23, 2022

Recently reported numbers

How to check if a call is legitimate

This page gives area-code-level context, but the exact number still matters more. Use the reports, recent activity, and voicemail details together before deciding whether to respond.

  1. Search the exact phone number, not just the area code.
  2. Review recent reports and call type patterns.
  3. Check whether the caller left a clear voicemail with a name and reason for calling.
  4. Do not trust threats, payment demands, or urgent account warnings without independent verification.
  5. Contact banks, delivery firms, insurers, courts, or government agencies through their official websites or phone numbers.

FAQ about area code 314

Where is area code 314 located?

Area code 314 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 314 seem suspicious?

Historical reports for area code 314 include recurring mentions of connection (3 of 46 unique comments).

What can prefix 314-696 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 314, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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