Area Code 352
Florida
Area code 352 serves Florida, primarily Gainesville, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 904.
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 904 (Jacksonville).
In service since: 03-Dec-1995
Historical Timeline of Area Code 352
Area code 352 was created on December 3, 1995, as a geographic split from area code 904, covering north-central Florida including Gainesville and Ocala. Full cutover occurred on May 20, 1996, when 904 was no longer accepted in the 352 region. The code has operated without an overlay for over 30 years. Source: Wikipedia
Key milestones:
- 1947: Florida assigned area code 305 under the original North American Numbering Plan. Before 1995, Florida had only four area codes: 305, 407, 813, and 904. (Source: FL PSC)
- 1965: Area code 904 created as split from 305, covering northern Florida
- 1988: Area code 407 created as split from 904, covering east-central Florida including Orlando and Brevard County
- 1995: Area code 352 created as geographic split from 904, effective December 3, 1995. Covers Gainesville, Ocala, and surrounding counties. (Source: University of Florida Administrative Memo, October 30, 1995)
- 1995 (later): Florida PSC planned a three-way split creating codes 234 (Jacksonville) and 386 (Daytona Beach) from 904, but the plan was reversed after public, NANPA, and FCC opposition
- 1997: Area code 850 created as split from 904, covering the Florida Panhandle. 352 remained unchanged. (Source: Wikipedia)
- 2001: Area code 386 created as non-contiguous split from 904, covering Daytona Beach and northeast Florida. 352 remained unchanged.
- 2002: Number pooling commenced in the 352 NPA on December 17, 2002, with 48 rate centers (17 mandatory, 30 optional, 1 excluded). (Source: FL PSC Docket 05213-2019)
- 2021: Area code 352 transitioned to mandatory 10-digit dialing on October 24, 2021, due to the national 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline designation (Source: Wikipedia)
- 2024: Area code 324 overlay added to area code 904. Boundary elimination proposals involving 352 were considered but rejected. (Source: FL PSC Docket 20220036-TP)
Unique Facts About Area Code 352
Area code 352 has several characteristics documented in Florida PSC regulatory filings and NANPA records. Source: FL PSC
- Standalone code without an overlay: Area code 352 has operated without an overlay since its creation in 1995. Florida's 904 (324 overlay added 2024), 850 (448 overlay), and 386 all have overlays. (Source: FL PSC)
- Keypad mnemonic spells FLA: On a standard telephone keypad, the digits 3-5-2 correspond to the letters F-L-A, the abbreviation for Florida. (Source: areacode.org)
- Exhaust forecast discrepancy: The Florida PSC projected 352 number pool exhaust at Q1 2026 in Docket 20220036-TP (February 2022), while NANPA's March 2023 projection estimated late 2027. (Source: FL PSC Docket 20220036-TP)
- Boundary elimination rejected twice: Proposals to eliminate the boundary between area code 904 and 352 were considered in two separate FL PSC proceedings (Docket 05213-2019 in 2019 and Docket 20220036-TP in 2022) and rejected both times in favor of simpler overlay solutions. (Source: FL PSC Docket 05213-2019)
- Number pooling since 2002: The 352 NPA began number pooling on December 17, 2002, across 48 rate centers (17 mandatory, 30 optional, 1 excluded). As of May 2019, 557 of approximately 800 available NXX codes were assigned. (Source: FL PSC Docket 05213-2019)
FCC Regulatory History
Area code 352 has been involved in two major Florida Public Service Commission regulatory proceedings involving boundary elimination proposals. Both were rejected in favor of simpler overlay solutions. Source: FL PSC
| Year | Event | Docket | Regulatory Action & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 850 NPA Relief Petition | 05213-2019 | Triple boundary elimination involving 850/386/904/352 was considered for 850 relief but rejected. Simple 850 overlay approved instead. (Source: FL PSC) |
| 2022 | 904 NPA Relief Petition | 20220036-TP | Dual boundary elimination (904/352) and triple boundary elimination (904/386/352) were both considered for 904 relief. Both rejected in favor of a simple 324 overlay on 904. (Source: FL PSC) |
| 2024 | FL PSC Public Education Document | N/A | 352 listed as one of 19 area codes added to Florida since 1995. Context document with no regulatory action. (Source: FL PSC) |
Area code 352 boundary elimination has been proposed in two separate regulatory proceedings (2019 and 2022) and rejected both times. The Florida Public Service Commission has consistently favored simpler overlay solutions over boundary elimination involving 352. The code has maintained its independent status since its creation in 1995.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,114,593
- Population Density
- 211 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $59,740below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.2%near U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+27.1%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower34.7%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
FL
Major Cities
- Gainesville
- Spring Hill
- The Villages
- Ocala
- Four Corners
- Clermont
- Oakland Park
- Leesburg
- Silver Springs Shores
- Liberty Triangle
- Eustis
- Marion Oaks
- Groveland
- Tavares
- Mount Dora
- Wildwood
- Lady Lake
- Homosassa Springs
- Minneola
- On Top of the World
- Pasadena Hills
- Shady Hills
- Citrus Springs
- Sugarmill Woods
and 105 more cities
Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET)
Current Time
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 352).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Marion, FL | 465,331 | 22.0% |
| Lake, FL | 420,837 | 19.9% |
| Alachua, FL | 257,045 | 12.2% |
| Hernando, FL | 224,642 | 10.6% |
| Citrus, FL | 185,400 | 8.8% |
| Sumter, FL | 184,544 | 8.7% |
| Levy, FL | 85,563 | 4.0% |
| Pasco, FL | 84,757 | 4.0% |
| Orange, FL | 45,380 | 2.1% |
| Gilchrist, FL | 34,355 | 1.6% |
| Polk, FL | 26,826 | 1.3% |
| Putnam, FL | 23,722 | 1.1% |
| Bradford, FL | 22,590 | 1.1% |
| Clay, FL | 21,172 | 1.0% |
| Dixie, FL | 17,524 | 0.8% |
| Hillsborough, FL | 11,098 | 0.5% |
| Volusia, FL | 2,401 | 0.1% |
| Taylor, FL | 1,406 | 0.1% |
Call Context
This area code covers a metropolitan region in FL with moderate to high population density, centered on Gainesville and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 352.
Other Area Codes in Florida
Area codes that also serve Florida, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 352 and how phone numbering works.
FL PSC Understanding Area Codes (2024) + NANPA data confirms 352 has no overlay. Most other FL codes (904/324, 305/786/645, 850/448, 954/754, 407/689, etc.) have overlays.
Areacode.org confirms: 'On telephone keypads, the numbers 3-5-2 spell FLA, the abbreviation for Florida.'.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 352 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 2115k people covers Gainesville in FL, so a number originally set up there will retain the 352 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 352 is associated with Gainesville in FL. 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 904. See our guide on splits and overlays for details.