Area Code 952

Minnesota

Area code 952 serves Minnesota, primarily Bloomington, in the Central Time (CT) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 612.

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 612 (Minneapolis).

In service since: 27-Feb-2000

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population: 997,009
Population Density: 412 people/sq mi
above U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income: $105,212
above U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate: 6.5%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment: Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
21.4%

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 Statistics dashboard.

Time Zone

Central Time (CT)

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)

Prefix Utilization

Geographic Coverage

State

Major Cities

Bloomington
Lakeville
Eagan
Burnsville
Eden Prairie
Apple Valley
Minnetonka
Edina
St. Louis Park
Shakopee
Inver Grove Heights
Savage
Chaska
Prior Lake
Rosemount
Chanhassen
Hopkins
Waconia
Mendota Heights
Victoria
Mound
Minnetrista
Orono
New Prague

and 26 more cities

Area Code 952 geographic coverage map (light mode)

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 952 is approximately 997,009. The population density is 412 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 93. The median household income is $105,212, which is higher than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is higher than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%, which is lower than the national rate of 11.5%.

History

Area code 952 was created from a split of area code 612. It was introduced in 2000 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.

County Coverage

Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 952).

County	Population	Share
Hennepin, MN	291,683	29.3%
Dakota, MN	288,805	29.0%
Scott, MN	220,866	22.2%
Carver, MN	137,377	13.8%
Le Sueur, MN	22,687	2.3%
Rice, MN	14,742	1.5%
Sibley, MN	10,606	1.1%
Wright, MN	5,974	0.6%
McLeod, MN	4,269	0.4%