Area Code 785

Kansas

Area code 785 serves Kansas, primarily Topeka, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 913.

Published: Verified against NANPA and FCC records

Split Area Code

This area code exists because its parent region ran low on available numbers: the parent territory was divided geographically, this code took over one part of it, and the parent kept serving the rest. Existing customers generally keep their numbers — only the code changes for the newly drawn region.

This area code was split from area code 913 (Overland Park).

In service since: 20-Jul-1997

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population
1,436,012
Population Density
16 people/sq mi
below U.S. average (U.S.: 95 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income
$67,742
below U.S. median (U.S.: $80,734)
Poverty Rate
11.9%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 12.5%)
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
Education Attainment
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.7%)
High School or Lower
31.0%

Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates. Population figures are approximate — see Sources & Methodology for details on how area code populations are derived.

See how this area code compares to all US area codes in the income ranking and density ranking.

Time Zones

  • Central Time (CT)
  • Mountain Time (MT)

NANPA Relief Status

According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), this area code is not currently listed as exhausting within the next 36 months. No relief planning is in progress for this NPA.

Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses

Current Time

Central Time (CT)
 
 
Mountain Time (MT)
 
 

This area code spans multiple time zones.

Prefix Utilization

Geographic Coverage

State

KS

Major Cities

  • Topeka
  • Lawrence
  • Manhattan
  • Salina
  • Hays
  • Ottawa
  • Fort Riley
  • Abilene
  • De Soto
  • Eudora
  • Colby
  • Concordia
  • Russell
  • Wamego
  • Clay Center
  • Goodland
  • Lindsborg
  • Marysville
  • Holton
  • Hiawatha
  • Garnett
  • Beloit
  • Ellsworth
  • St. Marys

and 315 more cities

Area Code 785 geographic coverage map (light mode)

History

Area code 785 was created from a split of area code 913. It was introduced in 1997 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 785 is approximately 1,436,012. The population density is 16 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 95. The median household income is $67,742, which is lower than the national median of $80,734. Approximately 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.7%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%, which is near the national rate of 12.5%.

County Coverage

Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 785).

CountyPopulationShare
Shawnee, KS191,15613.3%
Douglas, KS129,9649.1%
Riley, KS119,1848.3%
Wabaunsee, KS110,1197.7%
Geary, KS91,2966.4%
Pottawatomie, KS66,8574.7%
Ottawa, KS64,8744.5%
Saline, KS61,1084.3%
Jefferson, KS57,4564.0%
Dickinson, KS47,0883.3%
Franklin, KS38,6732.7%
Jackson, KS38,4292.7%
Ellis, KS33,1752.3%
Leavenworth, KS29,0522.0%
Osage, KS24,8591.7%
Clay, KS21,1851.5%
Brown, KS15,3801.1%
Nemaha, KS14,5211.0%
Cloud, KS13,5010.9%
Republic, KS12,7900.9%
Atchison, KS12,6790.9%
Rawlins, KS12,2440.9%
Lincoln, KS11,8670.8%
Marshall, KS11,5700.8%
Graham, KS10,8990.8%
Thomas, KS10,7640.7%
Rooks, KS9,4040.7%
Russell, KS9,0540.6%
Jewell, KS9,0480.6%
Anderson, KS8,7020.6%
Washington, KS8,6910.6%
Cheyenne, KS8,6710.6%
Sheridan, KS8,5230.6%
McPherson, KS8,1740.6%
Doniphan, KS8,0680.6%
Johnson, KS7,8580.5%
Ellsworth, KS7,5290.5%
Norton, KS6,5960.5%
Sherman, KS6,5310.5%
Trego, KS6,2780.4%
Phillips, KS6,2470.4%
Mitchell, KS6,0300.4%
Barton, KS5,8300.4%
Gove, KS5,8170.4%
Morris, KS5,6900.4%
Lyon, KS5,5700.4%
Osborne, KS5,5620.4%
Smith, KS5,3820.4%
Miami, KS5,2630.4%
Logan, KS4,0900.3%
Decatur, KS3,5150.2%
Rush, KS3,0050.2%
Ness, KS2,8950.2%
Marion, KS1,9290.1%
Coffey, KS1,9210.1%
Wallace, KS1,5280.1%
Linn, KS5470.0%
Pawnee, KS5300.0%
Pawnee, NE2590.0%
Greeley, KS2480.0%
Lane, KS1670.0%
Chase, KS1300.0%
Thayer, NE400.0%

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Area code 785 was originally assigned in 20-Jul-1997 to serve KS.

Call Context

Mixed urban-rural area

This area code spans a mix of urban centers and rural communities across KS, with Topeka as a primary city.

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