361 area code

Get a local phone number in Corpus Christi, TX

Biggest city:

Corpus Christi

State:

Texas

Major Cities:

Corpus Christi, Victoria, Kingsville, Robstown, Bishop, Agua Dulce, Bloomington, Inez, Ricardo, Riviera, Alice, Premont, and Orange Grove in Nueces, Victoria, Kleberg, and Jim Wells

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

322,981

Average Income:

$79,398

Zip codes:

78401

78480

Unemployment Rate:

4.50%

Nearby area codes:

512

979

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361 area code summary

Area code 361 serves south Texas, including Corpus Christi, Victoria, Kingsville, and other parts of the Gulf Coast. Established in 1999 from a split of area code 512, the 361 region plays a key role in Texas’s port, energy, and military economy. Corpus Christi is a major port city and home to naval installations, refineries, and wind energy farms. The area is also strong in healthcare and education, with Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi driving research and workforce development. A 361 number communicates a coastal, service-oriented presence in a region where business often overlaps with oil, tourism, and logistics. Whether you're in trucking, hospitality, or marine services, a 361 number connects you to South Texas's economic backbone.

Fun fact 💡

Corpus Christi’s USS Lexington, a WWII carrier, is a floating museum since 1992.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)

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