Bloomington, Minnesota

Where Is Area Code 952?

Area code 952 is in southern and western parts of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area in Minnesota. It serves Bloomington and many nearby suburbs in the Twin Cities region. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.

Area code 952 covers cities and communities such as Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Chaska, and Burnsville. It also serves parts of Hennepin, Scott, Carver, Dakota, and Sibley counties. The area includes a mix of dense suburbs, business centers, and growing outer communities.

Notable places in the 952 area include the Mall of America in Bloomington and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, which is next to Bloomington. The Minnesota River forms part of the region’s landscape, especially near Bloomington, Shakopee, and Chaska. The area also includes major suburban lakes and parkland in western Hennepin County.

History of Area Code 952

Area code 952 was created in 2000 as a split from area code 612. The split took effect on February 27, 2000. It was introduced as telephone service grew in the Twin Cities suburbs and more numbers were needed for homes, businesses, cell phones, and fax lines.

Area code 952 has not been overlaid by another area code. It remains a separate geographic code for the southwest Twin Cities metro area. The split reflected fast suburban growth in places such as Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Minnetonka in the late 20th century.

Key Facts About Area Code 952

• Area code 952 is in Minnesota, and Bloomington is one of its best-known cities.
• Area code 952 is in the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 952 was created on February 27, 2000, in a split from area code 612.
• Area code 952 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free area code.
• Area code 952 serves suburbs in the southwest Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
• Cities in area code 952 include Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Chaska, and Burnsville.
• Major landmarks in the 952 area include the Mall of America in Bloomington.
• Area code 952 covers parts of Hennepin, Scott, Carver, Dakota, and Sibley counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 952 in?

Area code 952 is in Minnesota.

What major cities use area code 952?

Major cities in area code 952 include Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Chaska, and Burnsville.

Is area code 952 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 952 is a geographic area code.