936 area code

Get a local phone number in Nacogdoches, TX

Biggest city:

Nacogdoches

State:

Texas

Major Cities:

Conroe, Nacogdoches, Huntsville, Lufkin, Center.

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

331,849

Average Income:

$59,797

Zip codes:

75961

75965

Unemployment Rate:

4.40%

Nearby area codes:

254

281

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936 area code summary

Area code 936 serves parts of southeastern Texas, including the cities of Huntsville, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Conroe. Created in 2000 from a split of area code 409, it covers a region known for forestry, higher education, and correctional facilities. Huntsville is home to Sam Houston State University and several Texas Department of Criminal Justice prisons, making it a hub for both academia and public service employment. Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, offers historical significance and ties to Stephen F. Austin State University. The region also plays a role in East Texas’ timber and oil industries. With its proximity to Houston's northern suburbs, area code 936 reflects a mix of rural culture and growing suburban influence.

Fun fact 💡

Nacogdoches’s Stone Fort Museum, since 1936, is a 936 historic site.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)

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