The area code 952 is located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Area code 952 serves Bloomington, Minnesota and the southwest Twin Cities metro, stretching along the Minnesota River and just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. It covers a busy mix of suburbs, business parks, retail hubs, and natural spaces connected by I‑35W, I‑494, and US‑169. Bloomington is the best-known city in this code, home to major shopping, hotel, and park destinations. Many local phone numbers for homes, schools, and businesses in this region use 952.
Major cities and communities in 952 include:
Established in 2000 after a split from area code 612, 952 was created to support growth in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul suburbs. It primarily serves western Hennepin County and parts of Scott and Carver counties. The code sits between other Twin Cities area codes like 612 (Minneapolis core), 651 (St. Paul and the east metro), and 763 (northwest suburbs). This makes 952 an important link for commuting, commerce, and regional travel around the metro.
Bloomington’s biggest landmark is Mall of America, one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in the United States. Nearby attractions in 952 include Valleyfair and Canterbury Park in Shakopee, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, and Hyland Hills in Bloomington. These sites draw visitors year-round and often use 952 phone numbers for local listings and services. “Assigned in 2000 after a split from 612.” — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA); “5.6 million square feet.” — Mall of America.