281 area code
Get a local phone number in Houston, TX
Biggest city:
Houston
State:
Texas
Major Cities:
Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Spring, Channelview, La Porte, Deer Park, Cloverleaf, Bellaire, South Houston, Katy, Aldine, West University Place, Seabrook, Galena Park, Webster, Jacinto City, Jersey Village, Atascocita, Friendswood, League City
Timezone:
Central (GMT -6)
Population:
2,264,876
Average Income:
$56,019
Zip codes:
77001
77099
Unemployment Rate:
4.80%
Nearby area codes:
346
713
281 area code summary
Area code 281 serves the Houston metropolitan area in Texas and is an overlay of 713 and 832. It includes suburbs and districts such as Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, and parts of Harris and Fort Bend counties. Houston is one of the largest and most diverse cities in the U.S., with key industries in energy, aerospace, medicine, and logistics. Home to the Texas Medical Center—the largest medical complex in the world—as well as NASA’s Johnson Space Center and headquarters for dozens of Fortune 500 companies, Houston is a global economic powerhouse. The 281 area code is widely used across business, education, and technology sectors in the region. It offers strong recognition and coverage in a fast-growing, opportunity-rich part of Texas. A 281 number reflects access to both the urban core and affluent suburbs, making it ideal for scalable, service-oriented, or growth-focused ventures.
Fun fact 💡
Houston’s ‘Bayou City’ nickname comes from its 2,500 miles of waterways.
🏢First Phone Company:
Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)
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