Area code 541 serves most of Oregon outside the Portland metro area, including cities such as Eugene, Bend, Medford, and Corvallis. It was created in 1995 from a split of the original 503 area code. In 2010, it was overlaid by area code 458 to meet growing demand, introducing ten-digit dialing across the region. The 541 area includes a diverse mix of college towns, outdoor recreation hubs, and agricultural regions. Eugene, home to the University of Oregon, anchors the area with a vibrant academic and cultural scene. 541 continues to be a widely recognized code for much of Oregon outside its largest urban center.