Area Code 915
Texas
Area code 915 serves Texas, primarily El Paso, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It has served the region 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 325 (Abilene), area code 432 (Midland).
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 986,905
- Population Density
- 7 people/sq mibelow U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $58,859below U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%above U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.8%above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+24.2%below U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)High School or Lower37.6%
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
This area code spans multiple time zones.
Prefix Utilization
Geographic Coverage
State
TX
Major Cities
- El Paso
- Socorro
- Fort Bliss
- San Elizario
- Homestead Meadows South
- Canutillo
- Homestead Meadows North
- Sparks
- Fabens
- Anthony
- Westway
- Agua Dulce
- Vinton
- Tornillo
- Clint
- Fort Hancock
- Sierra Blanca
- Prado Verde
- Morning Glory
- Butterfield
- Acala
- Dell
- Horizon
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 915 is approximately 986,905. The population density is 7 people per square mile, which is lower than the national average of 93. The median household income is $58,859, which is lower than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%, which is higher than the national rate of 11.5%.
History
Area code 915 is one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was created. Over time, area codes area code 325 and area code 432 were split from 915.
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 915).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 866,692 | 87.8% |
| Hudspeth, TX | 100,581 | 10.2% |
| Doña Ana, NM | 19,451 | 2.0% |
| Culberson, TX | 181 | 0.0% |
Area Code 915 Family Tree
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Area code 915 was originally assigned in 01-Jan-1947 to serve TX. Over the years, it has generated 2 descendant area codes through a combination of geographic splits and overlays as demand for telephone numbers grew.
Call Context
This area code covers a primarily rural region in TX with low population density. The largest community is El Paso.
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