Area Code 713
Texas
Area code 713 serves Texas, primarily Houston, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Jan-1947.
Overlay Area Codes
This area code is part of an overlay region, meaning the same geographic area is served by multiple area codes. Overlay codes were introduced to meet growing demand for phone numbers without requiring existing customers to change their numbers.
This area code shares its geographic region with: area code 281 (Houston), area code 346 (Houston), area code 621 (Houston), area code 832 (Houston).
In service since: 01-Jan-1947
Area Code Splits
Parts of this area code’s original geographic region were later assigned new area codes through splits. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.
Split into: area code 409 (Beaumont).
History
Area code 713 is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was created. Over time, area code area code 409 was split from 713. It shares its territory with area codes area code 281 and area code 346 and area code 621 and area code 832.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 713 is approximately 8,101,999. The population density is 751 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $73,104, which is near the national median of $78,538. Approximately 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%, which is near the national rate of 12.4%.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 8,101,999
- Population Density
- 751 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $73,104near U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%above U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+35.7%near U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower30.9%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
TX
Major Cities
- Houston
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- The Woodlands
- League City
- Sugar Land
- Atascocita
- Baytown
- Missouri City
- Spring
- Channelview
- Friendswood
- Rosenberg
- Mission Bend
- La Porte
- Deer Park
- Alvin
- Fulshear
- Sienna
- Pecan Grove
- Cloverleaf
- Fresno
- Katy
- Dickinson
and 76 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 713).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Harris, TX | 5,201,146 | 64.2% |
| Fort Bend, TX | 1,310,165 | 16.2% |
| Montgomery, TX | 473,282 | 5.8% |
| Brazoria, TX | 349,277 | 4.3% |
| Galveston, TX | 267,619 | 3.3% |
| Waller, TX | 248,151 | 3.1% |
| Chambers, TX | 130,055 | 1.6% |
| Liberty, TX | 104,248 | 1.3% |
| San Jacinto, TX | 17,816 | 0.2% |
| Polk, TX | 240 | 0.0% |
Call Context
This area code covers a geographic region across TX, including Houston and surrounding communities.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 713.
Other Area Codes in Texas
Area codes that also serve Texas, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 713 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers are assigned based on where the number was originally provisioned, not the caller's current location. Mobile phones retain their number when users move, and businesses may use numbers from regions where they don't have a physical presence. VoIP services can also provision numbers from virtually any area code.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its general geographic region. For the specific number, options include using your carrier's caller ID features or checking 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 your number with the National Do Not Call Registry to reduce unwanted calls. Keep in mind that caller ID can display any name the caller chooses to set.
When an area's pool of available phone numbers runs low, regulators may introduce an "overlay" area code that covers the same geographic territory as the original. Both codes coexist, and new numbers are assigned from whichever code has availability. This area code shares its region with area code 281, area code 346, area code 621. Learn more in our overlay vs split guide.