Area Code 409
Texas
Area code 409 serves Texas, primarily Beaumont, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 713.
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 713 (Houston).
This area code was later split into area code 936 (The Woodlands), area code 979 (College Station).
In service since: 01-Nov-1982
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 409 is approximately 762,373. The population density is 63 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 94. The median household income is $59,934, which is lower than the national median of $78,538. Approximately 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%, which is higher than the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 409 was created from a split of area code 713. It was introduced in 1982 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources. Over time, area codes area code 936 and area code 979 were split from 409.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 762,373
- Population Density
- 63 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $59,934below U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%above U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+20.2%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower39.5%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
TX
Major Cities
- Beaumont
- Port Arthur
- Texas City
- Galveston
- Orange
- La Marque
- Nederland
- Groves
- Lumberton
- Port Neches
- Santa Fe
- Vidor
- Hitchcock
- Jasper
- Silsbee
- Pinehurst
- Central Gardens
- West Orange
- Bolivar Peninsula
- Mauriceville
- Woodville
- Winnie
- Anahuac
- Newton
and 36 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 409).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson, TX | 260,672 | 34.2% |
| Galveston, TX | 137,430 | 18.0% |
| Orange, TX | 86,653 | 11.4% |
| Newton, TX | 68,483 | 9.0% |
| Jasper, TX | 65,441 | 8.6% |
| Hardin, TX | 56,953 | 7.5% |
| Tyler, TX | 36,658 | 4.8% |
| Brazoria, TX | 19,603 | 2.6% |
| Chambers, TX | 14,959 | 2.0% |
| Sabine, TX | 12,616 | 1.7% |
| San Augustine, TX | 2,381 | 0.3% |
| Liberty, TX | 524 | 0.1% |
Call Context
This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across TX, with Beaumont as a primary city.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 409.
Other Area Codes in Texas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 409 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers assigned to area code 409 are tied to where they were originally provisioned — not the caller's current location. This code serving roughly 762k people covers Beaumont in TX, so a number originally set up there will retain the 409 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 409 is associated with Beaumont 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 713. See our guide on splits and overlays for details.