Area Code 956 Information
Area Code | 956 |
Population | 257671 |
Type of Code: | General Purpose Code |
Geographic(G) or non-geographic(N): | G |
Is this code assigned: | Yes |
Is this code in use: | Y |
In service date: | 1997-07-07 |
Planning Letter(s): | 35 |
Location: | TX |
Country: | US |
Time Zone: | C |
Parent NPA: | 210 |
Emerging in 1997 following a split from the 210 territory, area code 956 embraces the southern frontier of Texas, encompassing the counties of Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, and Jim Hogg. This area is home to vibrant cities including Brownsville, McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, San Juan, Weslaco, Harlingen, San Benito, and Raymondville, each contributing to the region's unique character.
Area code 956 is meticulously organized with numerous ZIP codes aiding in efficient mail delivery and telecommunication services. For instance, Brownsville spans ZIP codes 78520 to 78526, McAllen ranges from 78501 to 78505, Edinburg covers 78539 to 78542, while Mission incorporates 78572, 78573, and 78574, among others. This structured ZIP code system underscores a well-orchestrated operational framework within the region.
Demographically, the 956 area showcases remarkable diversity. Census data reveals Hidalgo County as the most populated with around 870,000 residents, followed by Cameron County with nearly 423,000 inhabitants. Willacy and Jim Hogg Counties, on the other hand, harbor smaller populations of 21,000 and 5,200 respectively, culminating in a collective population exceeding one million under the 956 umbrella.
Economically, cities like Brownsville and McAllen stand out as powerhouses, their geographical proximity to Mexico fostering robust trade relations. Brownsville, a significant port city, thrives on international trade, academia, and manufacturing, while McAllen excels as a nexus of retail, healthcare, and global trade activities.
Aligned with the Central Time Zone, area code 956 is well-positioned for cross-regional communications, an essential factor for businesses and potential residents. The region benefits from the service of multiple telecommunication giants, ensuring extensive coverage and reliable service.
Culturally, the 956 territory resonates with a blend of Latino and Chicano influences, intertwining Texan and Mexican cultural legacies. The bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish among the majority of its residents enriches the cultural discourse. Iconic cultural celebrations like the Charro Days Fiesta in Brownsville and the Texas Onion Fest in Weslaco, alongside an array of fairs, parades, and festivities, hallmark the region's cultural richness.
Area Code Zipcodes
Zipcode | City | State |
78001 | ARTESIA WELLS | Texas |
78040 | LAREDO | Texas |
78041 | LAREDO | Texas |
78042 | LAREDO | Texas |
78043 | LAREDO | Texas |
78043 | RIO BRAVO | Texas |
78044 | LAREDO | Texas |
78045 | LAREDO | Texas |
78046 | EL CENIZO | Texas |
78046 | LAREDO | Texas |
78046 | RIO BRAVO | Texas |
78067 | SAN YGNACIO | Texas |
78076 | ZAPATA | Texas |
78360 | GUERRA | Texas |
78501 | MC ALLEN | Texas |
78501 | MCALLEN | Texas |
78502 | MC ALLEN | Texas |
78502 | MCALLEN | Texas |
78503 | MC ALLEN | Texas |
78503 | MCALLEN | Texas |
78504 | MC ALLEN | Texas |
78504 | MCALLEN | Texas |
78505 | BONNER | Texas |
78505 | KANE | Texas |
78505 | MCALLEN | Texas |
78505 | MCCOLL | Texas |
78516 | ALAMO | Texas |
78516 | CAMPO ALTO | Texas |
78516 | EL GATO | Texas |
78520 | ACACIA LAKE | Texas |
78520 | BOCA CHICA | Texas |
78520 | BROWNSVILLE | Texas |
78520 | BVILLE | Texas |
78520 | EL JARDIN | Texas |
78520 | KELLER CORNER | Texas |
78520 | KENNEDY SHORES | Texas |
78520 | PALM VILLAGE | Texas |
78520 | PALO ALTO BATTLEFIELD NATION | Texas |
78520 | PORTWAY ACRES | Texas |
78520 | VILLA CAVAZOS | Texas |
78520 | VILLA NUEVA | Texas |
78521 | BROWNSVILLE | Texas |
78522 | BROWNSVILLE | Texas |
78523 | BROWNSVILLE | Texas |
78526 | BROWNSVILLE | Texas |
78535 | COMBES | Texas |
78535 | COMBY | Texas |
78536 | DELMITA | Texas |
78536 | EL CENTRO | Texas |
78536 | LA REFORMA | Texas |
78537 | DONNA | Texas |
78537 | LA TIJERA | Texas |
78538 | EDCOUCH | Texas |
78538 | MONTE ALTO | Texas |
78539 | EDINBURG | Texas |
78539 | FAYSVILLE | Texas |
78539 | LULL | Texas |
78539 | RED GATE | Texas |
78539 | SAN CARLOS | Texas |
78539 | SAN JUAN COMMUNITY | Texas |
78540 | EDINBURG | Texas |
78541 | EDINBURG | Texas |
78542 | EDINBURG | Texas |
78543 | ELSA | Texas |
78543 | ENGELMAN | Texas |
78545 | FALCON HEIGHTS | Texas |
78545 | FALCON HTS | Texas |
78545 | FALCON VILLAGE | Texas |
78547 | GARCIASVILLE | Texas |
78548 | GRULLA | Texas |
78548 | LA GRULLA | Texas |
78549 | HARGILL | Texas |
78550 | ADAMS GARDENS | Texas |
78550 | ARROYO | Texas |
78550 | AVONDALE | Texas |
78550 | HARLINGEN | Texas |
78550 | HGN | Texas |
78550 | KAYARE | Texas |
78550 | PRIMERA | Texas |
78550 | STUART PLACE | Texas |
78551 | HARLINGEN | Texas |
78552 | HARLINGEN | Texas |
78552 | PALM VALLEY | Texas |
78553 | HARLINGEN | Texas |
78557 | HIDALGO | Texas |
78558 | LA BLANCA | Texas |
78559 | LA FERIA | Texas |
78559 | LAFKIN | Texas |
78560 | LA JOYA | Texas |
78561 | LASARA | Texas |
78562 | LA VILLA | Texas |
78563 | LINN | Texas |
78563 | PUERTO RICO | Texas |
78564 | FALCON | Texas |
78564 | LOPENO | Texas |
78565 | CURVITAS | Texas |
78565 | LOS EBANOS | Texas |
78566 | BAYVIEW | Texas |
78566 | INDIAN LAKE | Texas |
78566 | LOS FRESNOS | Texas |
78567 | LOS INDIOS | Texas |
78568 | LOZANO | Texas |
78569 | LOS COYOTES | Texas |
78569 | LYFORD | Texas |
78569 | STOCKHOLM | Texas |
78570 | HEIDELBERG | Texas |
78570 | MERCEDES | Texas |
78570 | RELAMPAGO | Texas |
78570 | RIO RICO | Texas |
78570 | THAYER | Texas |
78572 | ABRAM | Texas |
78572 | CHIHUAHUA | Texas |
78572 | CITRUS CITY | Texas |
78572 | GRANJENO | Texas |
78572 | HAVANA | Texas |
78572 | MADERO | Texas |
78572 | MISSION | Texas |
78572 | PALMHURST | Texas |
78572 | PALMVIEW | Texas |
78572 | PEREZVILLE | Texas |
78572 | SHARYLAND | Texas |
78573 | ALTON | Texas |
78573 | MISSION | Texas |
78573 | PALMHURST | Texas |
78574 | MISSION | Texas |
78574 | PALMHURST | Texas |
78574 | PALMVIEW | Texas |
78575 | OLMITO | Texas |
78575 | RANCHO VIEJO | Texas |
78576 | PENITAS | Texas |
78577 | LAS MILPAS | Texas |
78577 | PHARR | Texas |
78578 | BAHIA MAR | Texas |
78578 | ISABEL | Texas |
78578 | LAGUNA HEIGHTS | Texas |
78578 | LAGUNA HTS | Texas |
78578 | LAGUNA VISTA | Texas |
78578 | PORT ISABEL | Texas |
78578 | PT ISABEL | Texas |
78579 | PROGRESO | Texas |
78580 | PORFIRIO | Texas |
78580 | RAYMONDVILLE | Texas |
78580 | SANTA MONICA | Texas |
78580 | WILLAMAR | Texas |
78582 | EL SAUZ | Texas |
78582 | ESCOBARES | Texas |
78582 | FORT RINGGOLD | Texas |
78582 | GARCENO | Texas |
78582 | LA CASITA | Texas |
78582 | RINCON | Texas |
78582 | RIO GRANDE | Texas |
78582 | RIO GRANDE CITY | Texas |
78582 | RIO GRANDE CY | Texas |
78582 | SANTA CATARINA | Texas |
78582 | SANTA CRUZ | Texas |
78582 | VILLAREALES | Texas |
78583 | RIO HONDO | Texas |
78584 | FALCON | Texas |
78584 | FRONTON | Texas |
78584 | LOS SAENZ | Texas |
78584 | ROMA | Texas |
78585 | SALINENO | Texas |
78586 | CARRICITOS | Texas |
78586 | COLABOZ | Texas |
78586 | LA PALOMA | Texas |
78586 | LANDRUM | Texas |
78586 | LAS RUSIAS | Texas |
78586 | LAURELES | Texas |
78586 | LOS CUATES | Texas |
78586 | RANCHITO | Texas |
78586 | RANGERVILLE | Texas |
78586 | SAN BENITO | Texas |
78586 | YESCAS | Texas |
78588 | SAN ISIDRO | Texas |
78589 | LOPEZVILLE | Texas |
78589 | SAN JUAN | Texas |
78590 | SAN PERLITA | Texas |
78591 | LA GLORIA | Texas |
78591 | SANTA ELENA | Texas |
78592 | BLUETOWN | Texas |
78592 | SANTA MARIA | Texas |
78593 | ROGERSLACY | Texas |
78593 | SANTA ROSA | Texas |
78594 | SEBASTIAN | Texas |
78595 | SULLIVAN CITY | Texas |
78596 | PROGRESO LAKES | Texas |
78596 | PROGRESO LKS | Texas |
78596 | RAMONA | Texas |
78596 | WESLACO | Texas |
78597 | S PADRE ISLE | Texas |
78597 | SOUTH PADRE ISLAND | Texas |
78598 | PORT MANSFIELD | Texas |
78598 | PRT MANSFIELD | Texas |
78598 | RAYMONDVILLE | Texas |
78599 | WESLACO | Texas |