956 area code

Get a local phone number in Laredo, TX

Biggest city:

Laredo

State:

Texas

Major Cities:

Laredo, McAllen, Harlingen, Edinburg, Brownsville.

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

255,473

Average Income:

$72,112

Zip codes:

78040

78049

Unemployment Rate:

4.00%

Nearby area codes:

361

830

Get a 956 phone number

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956 area code summary

Area code 956 covers the southern tip of Texas along the U.S.–Mexico border, including cities like Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, and Edinburg. Created in 1997 from a split of 210, it reflects the region’s rapid growth and bilingual, cross-border character. Laredo is a major inland port and trade hub, while McAllen and Edinburg anchor the Rio Grande Valley’s medical and educational sectors. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) plays a central role in regional development. The 956 area code supports a fast-growing population with deep cultural ties to Mexico, a strong emphasis on logistics, and increasing tech and education investments.

Fun fact 💡

Brownsville’s Gladys Porter Zoo, since 1971, is a 956 family draw.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)

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