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Economic Overview
The 937 area code region is a significant center for aerospace, defense, healthcare, education, and manufacturing industries. Major employers include Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Premier Health, Kettering Health Network, and several universities such as the University of Dayton and Wright State University. The region also has a robust small business and technology sector supporting regional economic growth.
Geographical Overview
Area code 937 covers west-central Ohio, including major cities such as Dayton, Springfield, and Troy, as well as surrounding communities. It encompasses all or parts of Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Miami, Preble, Darke, and Shelby counties. The area is characterized by urban centers, suburban communities, and rural farmland.
Location Info
The 937 area code primarily serves southwestern Ohio, with its core in the Dayton metropolitan area. Its boundaries stretch north to the city of Sidney, south to the Warren County border, west to the Indiana state line, and east to include Springfield and Urbana. Key cities within the 937 area code include Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Troy, Xenia, and Piqua.
Population Demographics
The 937 region has a diverse population, with a mix of urban, suburban, and rural residents. The area is home to a significant number of college students, military personnel, and families, with Dayton and Springfield having higher population densities and more racial and ethnic diversity compared to surrounding rural areas.
Time Zone Info
Area code 937 is entirely located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET).
Other Area Code Details
The 937 area code was established in 1996 when it split from 513. Dayton, the region’s largest city, is known as the birthplace of aviation due to the Wright brothers. In 2020, area code 326 was introduced as an overlay for 937 to meet growing demand for new numbers.
