Geographic Regions and Area Codes

Area Code 985 is located in southeastern Louisiana, covering a vast region that includes 54 municipalities and 12 parishes. Major cities within this area code include Houma, Slidell, Hammond, and Thibodaux. The region spans diverse landscapes such as wooded wetlands, prairies, rivers, and bayous. This area code was created as an overlay for the 504 Area Code and was put into service on February 12, 2001. It is bordered by:

  • 225 — Baton Rouge, LA
  • 228 — Gulfport, MS
  • 318 — Shreveport, LA
  • 337 — Lafayette, LA
  • 504 — New Orleans, LA
  • 601/769 — Jackson, MS