Bryan, Texas

Where Is Area Code 979?

Area code 979 is in southeastern and south-central Texas. It serves Bryan and a wide stretch of the Brazos Valley, the Gulf Coast, and nearby inland communities. Bryan and College Station are among the best-known cities in the 979 area.

Area code 979 covers parts of many counties, including Brazos, Fort Bend, Wharton, Austin, Washington, and Matagorda counties. Major communities in the area include Bryan, College Station, Lake Jackson, Freeport, Bay City, El Campo, Brenham, and Rosenberg. The code also reaches smaller towns across the region.

Area code 979 includes several notable places in Texas. Texas A&M University is in College Station, next to Bryan. The area also includes parts of the Gulf Coast near Freeport and Matagorda Bay, and it covers communities along the Brazos River.

History of Area Code 979

Area code 979 was created on February 19, 2000. It was split from area code 409 as telephone demand grew in southeastern Texas. The split gave the Bryan and College Station area, along with many nearby communities, a separate area code.

Area code 979 is a split area code, not an overlay. Area code 409 continued to serve other parts of the older territory after the split. The change reflected steady growth in cities, colleges, and coastal communities that needed more telephone numbers.

Key Facts About Area Code 979

• Area code 979 is in Texas, and Bryan is one of its major cities.
• Area code 979 also serves College Station, Lake Jackson, Freeport, Bay City, Brenham, El Campo, and Rosenberg.
• Area code 979 was created on February 19, 2000, in a split from area code 409.
• Area code 979 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 979 uses the Central Time Zone.
• Texas A&M University in College Station is one of the best-known institutions in the 979 area.
• The 979 region includes parts of the Brazos Valley and parts of the Texas Gulf Coast.
• The 2020 United States census counted 233,849 people in Brazos County, one of the core counties in the 979 area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 979 in?

Area code 979 is in Texas.

What major cities use area code 979?

Major cities in area code 979 include Bryan, College Station, Lake Jackson, Freeport, Bay City, Brenham, El Campo, and Rosenberg.

Is area code 979 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 979 is a geographic area code.