Area Code 325
Texas
Area code 325 serves Texas, primarily Abilene, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 915.
Split Area Code
This area code was created by splitting an existing area code into separate geographic regions. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.
This area code was split from area code 915 (El Paso).
In service since: 05-Apr-2003
Historical Timeline of Area Code 325
Area code 325 was created on April 5, 2003, when the Texas PUC approved an uncommon three-way split of area code 915 into three NPAs: 915 (El Paso), 325 (Abilene/San Angelo), and 432 (Midland/Odessa). Area code 915 was one of the original 86 area codes established in 1947, making 325 a direct descendant of the original North American Numbering Plan. The code covers approximately 32 counties in West Central Texas. (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
Key milestones:
- 1947–1957: Area code 915 was one of the original four Texas area codes created in 1947, covering the entire northwestern portion of the state. The eastern portion split off to form area code 817 (Fort Worth) in 1954, and the northwestern Panhandle portion merged into area code 806 in 1957. (Wikipedia)
- February 28, 2002: Texas PUC approves three-way split of 915 under Project No. 24546, creating 325 (Abilene/San Angelo), 432 (Midland/Odessa), and retaining 915 for El Paso. (Texas PUC 2003 Report)
- April 12, 2002: NANPA publishes Planning Letter PL-322 documenting the 915 NPA split into 432 and 325 NPAs. (NANPA Planning Letters)
- April 5, 2003: Area codes 325 and 432 go into service with permissive dialing. Callers could use either 915 or the new codes. (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
- October 5, 2003: Mandatory 10-digit dialing takes effect for the 325 and 432 area codes. Permissive dialing ended December 7, 2003. (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
- April 2025: NANPA’s 2025-1 NPA Exhaust Projections place the projected exhaust of 325 in Q4 2058, with no overlay or relief plan recommended. (Wikipedia)
The PUC estimated the 915 area code would exhaust available numbers in early 2004, and the three-way split was projected to prevent the need for additional area codes for 17 to 20 years. (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
Unique Facts About Area Code 325
Area code 325 has several factual distinctions within the North American Numbering Plan. According to NANPA records, the code has operated without an overlay since 2003.
- Three-way split: Area code 325 was created in one of the uncommon three-way splits of a single area code. Area code 915 was divided simultaneously into 915 (El Paso), 325 (Abilene/San Angelo), and 432 (Midland/Odessa). Standard area code splits divide one code into two. (Texas PUC Project No. 24546)
- Original 1947 lineage: Area code 325 traces its numbering lineage to area code 915, one of the original 86 area codes assigned when the North American Numbering Plan launched in October 1947. (Wikipedia)
- Projected exhaust in Q4 2058: NANPA’s April 2025 exhaust projections estimate that area code 325 will not exhaust its available number blocks until the fourth quarter of 2058, over 55 years after its creation. No relief plan is open. (Wikipedia)
- Texas PUC Project No. 24546: The creation of area code 325 was authorized under this PUC docket, approved on February 28, 2002, to address numbering resource depletion in the 915 NPA. (Texas PUC 2003 Report)
- No overlay after 22+ years: Area code 325 has operated as a standalone code since 2003 with no overlay, reflecting the low population density (5 people per square mile) of West Central Texas. (Wikipedia)
FCC Regulatory History
Area code 325 was created through state-level regulatory action by the Texas PUC, with NANPA coordination for numbering plan implementation. Texas delegates numbering authority to the PUC, so no FCC-specific orders were issued for this numbering plan change. The regulatory history consists of the PUC approval and NANPA planning coordination. (Source: Texas PUC)
| Year | Event | Docket | Regulatory Action & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Three-way split approval | Project No. 24546 | Texas PUC approved the three-way split of area code 915 into 915, 325, and 432 on February 28, 2002, to address numbering resource exhaustion in the 915 NPA. (Texas PUC 2003 Report) |
| 2002 | NANPA planning letter | PL-322 | NANPA published Planning Letter PL-322 on April 12, 2002, documenting the 915 NPA split and coordinating implementation of the 325 and 432 NPAs across carrier networks. (NANPA Planning Letters) |
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 874,181
- Population Density
- 5 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $64,700below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 11.7%near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.7%below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+23.8%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower36.2%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
TX
Major Cities
- Abilene
- San Angelo
- Brownwood
- Snyder
- Sweetwater
- Kingsland
- Brady
- Potosi
- Comanche
- Grape Creek
- Coleman
- Clyde
- Ballinger
- Llano
- Early
- San Saba
- Big Lake
- Stamford
- Sonora
- Merkel
- Ozona
- Junction
- Winters
- Hamlin
and 59 more cities
Time Zone
- Central Time (CT)
Current Time
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 325).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor, TX | 157,021 | 18.0% |
| Tom Green, TX | 122,628 | 14.0% |
| Irion, TX | 69,348 | 7.9% |
| Callahan, TX | 66,530 | 7.6% |
| Jones, TX | 45,496 | 5.2% |
| Coleman, TX | 44,735 | 5.1% |
| Mills, TX | 37,116 | 4.2% |
| Brown, TX | 36,183 | 4.1% |
| Shackelford, TX | 33,283 | 3.8% |
| Scurry, TX | 28,902 | 3.3% |
| Nolan, TX | 22,900 | 2.6% |
| Fisher, TX | 21,626 | 2.5% |
| Llano, TX | 16,364 | 1.9% |
| Borden, TX | 15,798 | 1.8% |
| Kent, TX | 15,505 | 1.8% |
| Runnels, TX | 13,068 | 1.5% |
| Mason, TX | 10,447 | 1.2% |
| Hamilton, TX | 10,284 | 1.2% |
| Comanche, TX | 10,083 | 1.2% |
| Mitchell, TX | 9,037 | 1.0% |
| Burnet, TX | 8,517 | 1.0% |
| McCulloch, TX | 8,423 | 1.0% |
| San Saba, TX | 6,465 | 0.7% |
| Val Verde, TX | 6,262 | 0.7% |
| Crockett, TX | 6,118 | 0.7% |
| Kimble, TX | 5,838 | 0.7% |
| Concho, TX | 4,310 | 0.5% |
| Schleicher, TX | 4,238 | 0.5% |
| Stonewall, TX | 4,238 | 0.5% |
| Haskell, TX | 3,936 | 0.5% |
| Coke, TX | 3,704 | 0.4% |
| Sutton, TX | 3,490 | 0.4% |
| Edwards, TX | 3,490 | 0.4% |
| Kerr, TX | 3,488 | 0.4% |
| Reagan, TX | 3,239 | 0.4% |
| Lampasas, TX | 3,202 | 0.4% |
| Sterling, TX | 3,095 | 0.4% |
| Throckmorton, TX | 2,908 | 0.3% |
| Menard, TX | 2,403 | 0.3% |
| Stephens, TX | 463 | 0.1% |
Call Context
This area code covers a primarily rural region in TX with low population density. The largest community is Abilene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 325 and how phone numbering works.
Texas PUC Project No. 24546 and NANPA PL-322 document the unusual three-way split of 915 into 915, 325, and 432. Most area code splits are two-way.
Area code 325 has no overlay codes and has been a standalone code since 2003. Seven-digit dialing still works for most local calls within the footprint.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 325 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 874k people covers Abilene in TX, so a number originally set up there will retain the 325 prefix even if the owner moves or uses VoIP. Mobile phones keep their original number when users relocate, and businesses often adopt local area codes to establish a regional presence.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its geographic context — area code 325 is associated with Abilene in TX. For caller-specific details, use your carrier's caller ID features or check public directories. If you suspect fraud, you can report it to the FTC. To file a complaint about robocalls or spoofed numbers, visit the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. You can also register with the National Do Not Call Registry.
Area codes are sometimes "split" when an existing code runs out of available number combinations. In a split, the original territory is divided geographically, with each portion receiving its own area code. This area code was split from area code 915. See our guide on splits and overlays for details.