Area code 541 covers most of Oregon outside the Portland metro area, including cities like Eugene, Bend, and Medford. It was created in 1995 from a split with 503 and overlaid with 458 in 2010, making ten-digit dialing mandatory. The area is known for its outdoor lifestyle, agriculture, timber industry, and expanding tech sector. Eugene, home to the University of Oregon, anchors the region with education and innovation. Area code 541 represents the soul of Oregon’s natural beauty and frontier roots, offering a unique identity apart from its urban counterpart in the northwest.