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Area Code 985 Location & Details

State / Region: Louisiana • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Houma, Slidell, Hammond, Thibodaux, Mandeville, Covington, Morgan City, Bogalusa, Ponchatoula, Patterson

Standard Dial Format
+1 (985) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 985?
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Country Territory
United States
985 Area Code Time Zone
Central
985 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 985 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Louisiana (Central Timezone)

Lat: 30.34° • Lng: -90.44°
📍 Geographic Center: LouisianaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 985 Located?

Telephone area code 985 is assigned to Louisiana in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Houma, Slidell, Hammond, Thibodaux, Mandeville, Covington, Morgan City, Bogalusa, Ponchatoula, Patterson.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:985 serves Louisiana (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 985, standard 10-digit dialing (985) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 985?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 985? Here is how to trace who is calling from 985 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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How to Call Area Code 985 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 985, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (985) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 985 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 985 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 985

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-985 calling area

30 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 985 Pop
HoumaTerrebonne Parish31,73516.5%
SlidellSt. Tammany Parish28,34114.8%
HammondTangipahoa Parish24,03212.5%
ThibodauxSt. James Parish15,5738.1%
MandevilleSt. Tammany Parish12,9186.7%
CovingtonSt. Tammany Parish11,7216.1%
Morgan CityAssumption Parish10,7575.6%
BogalusaWashington Parish10,3215.4%
PonchatoulaTangipahoa Parish7,7554.0%
PattersonSt. Mary Parish5,5652.9%
BerwickSt. Mary Parish4,4552.3%
Amite CityTangipahoa Parish4,0812.1%
FranklintonWashington Parish3,5761.9%
Abita SpringsSt. Tammany Parish2,7531.4%
Pearl RiverSt. Tammany Parish2,7151.4%
LockportLafourche Parish2,3331.2%
KentwoodSt. Helena Parish2,2171.2%
IndependenceTangipahoa Parish1,6650.9%
Golden MeadowLafourche Parish1,6360.9%
Pine PrairieEvangeline Parish1,5540.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 985

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Louisiana

County NameTotal Population% of 985 Area% of County
St. Tammany Parish277,66530.9%21%
Tangipahoa Parish139,98320.8%29%
Terrebonne Parish104,11516.5%30%
St. James Parish19,1128.1%81%
Washington Parish45,1387.7%33%
Assumption Parish20,0205.9%56%
St. Mary Parish46,9735.2%21%
Lafourche Parish95,4922.1%4%
St. Helena Parish10,8001.4%25%
Evangeline Parish32,0140.8%5%
Jefferson Parish432,4040.5%0%

☎️Area Code 985 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 471 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

66% Landline25% Wireless9% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(985) 200-📞LandlineMADISONVLLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA02/16/2011
(985) 201-📞LandlineSLIDELLVOICESTREAM GSM I, LLC11/30/2001
(985) 202-📞LandlineMADISONVLHUNT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA11/14/2011
(985) 203-📞LandlineLALocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(985) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(985) 205-📱WirelessBOGALUSACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LAN/A
(985) 206-📞LandlineMADISONVLPAETEC ITEL, LLC10/27/2005
(985) 207-📞LandlineFRANKLINTNXFONE USA, INC. - LA04/29/2003
(985) 208-📞LandlineHOUMAVOICESTREAM GSM I, LLC03/01/2012
(985) 209-📱WirelessHOUMANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(985) 210-📱WirelessLAPLACEMETROPCS, INC.09/18/2002
(985) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(985) 212-📱WirelessLAPLACENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA01/17/2002
(985) 213-📞LandlineLAROSEADVANCED TEL., INC. - LA03/21/2013
(985) 214-💻VoIPSLIDELLONVOY, LLC - LA12/22/2015
(985) 215-📞LandlineHAMMONDVOICESTREAM GSM I, LLCN/A
(985) 216-📞LandlineGALLIANOADVANCED TEL., INC. - LA04/08/2013
(985) 217-📱WirelessHOUMACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LAN/A
(985) 218-📞LandlineLACOMBEPAETEC ITEL, LLC12/13/2004
(985) 219-📞LandlineHOUMAADVANCED TEL., INC. - LA12/04/2001
(985) 220-📞LandlineMANDEVILLEADVANCED TEL., INC. - LA12/04/2001
(985) 221-📞LandlineMORGANCITYLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA07/24/2002
(985) 222-📱WirelessHAMMONDCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LAN/A
(985) 223-📞LandlineHOUMABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(985) 224-📞LandlineLAPLACELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA07/24/2002
(985) 225-📞LandlineLALocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(985) 226-📱WirelessHOUMANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(985) 227-📞LandlineTHIBODAUXLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA04/10/2002
(985) 228-📱WirelessTHIBODAUXCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LA12/30/2003
(985) 229-📞LandlineKENTWOODBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(985) 230-📞LandlineHAMMONDBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(985) 231-📞LandlineMANDEVILLELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA03/06/2002
(985) 232-📱WirelessHOUMANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA03/14/2002
(985) 233-📱WirelessLAPLACENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/03/2002
(985) 234-📞LandlineCOVINGTONPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(985) 235-📞LandlineNORCOLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA04/10/2002
(985) 236-📞LandlinePIERREPARTLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA06/23/2004
(985) 237-📱WirelessMANDEVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/17/2002
(985) 238-📞LandlinePINEAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC05/24/2011
(985) 239-💻VoIPMT HERMONONVOY, LLC - LA03/22/2016
(985) 240-📞LandlineLULINGLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA04/10/2002
(985) 241-📞LandlineBOGALUSALEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA04/10/2002
(985) 242-📞LandlineLOCKPORTLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA04/10/2002
(985) 243-💻VoIPPIERREPARTONVOY, LLC - LA05/09/2016
(985) 244-💻VoIPKENTWOODONVOY, LLC - LA05/12/2016
(985) 245-📞LandlineMORGANCITYADVANCED TEL., INC. - LA04/22/2002
(985) 246-📱WirelessCOVINGTONMETROPCS, INC.04/29/2002
(985) 247-📞LandlineAMITE CITYLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA08/19/2002
(985) 248-📞LandlineLAPLACEPAETEC ITEL, LLC07/31/2002
(985) 249-📱WirelessCOVINGTONMETROPCS, INC.04/15/2002

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 985

Where is area code 985 located?

Area code 985 is located in Louisiana (United States), serving cities like Houma, Slidell, Hammond, Thibodaux, Mandeville, Covington, Morgan City, Bogalusa, Ponchatoula, Patterson.

What timezone is area code 985?

Area code 985 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 985?

Area code 985 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Louisiana.

Is area code 985 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 985 is an official geographic area code for Louisiana. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Louisiana

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 985.

225
Central
Area Code 225
Baton Rouge, St. George, Central, Zachary, Gonzales, Baker, Denham Springs, Addis, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel
318
Central
Area Code 318
Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, West Monroe, Minden, Bastrop
337
Central
Area Code 337
Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Iberia, Sulphur, Youngsville, Broussard, Opelousas, Carencro, Crowley, Abbeville
457
Central
Area Code 457
Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, West Monroe, Minden, Bastrop
504
Central
Area Code 504
New Orleans, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte