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Economic Overview
The 972 area code region is a major economic hub within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, featuring diverse industries such as technology, telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and retail. Major employers include AT&T, Texas Instruments, JPMorgan Chase, State Farm, and regional healthcare systems. The area is known for corporate headquarters, technology parks, and a growing startup ecosystem.
Geographical Overview
Area code 972 covers portions of Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties in north-central Texas. It serves many suburbs north and east of Dallas, including cities such as Dallas (northern and eastern sections), Plano, Garland, Irving, Richardson, Mesquite, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, and Allen.
Location Info
The 972 area code is an overlay with area codes 214 and 469, primarily serving the northern and eastern suburbs of Dallas. Its boundaries include urban, suburban, and some semi-rural areas, extending from central and north Dallas outward to cities like Plano, Garland, and as far east as Rockwall and as far north as The Colony.
Population Demographics
The 972 area code encompasses a highly diverse and rapidly growing population, with a mix of urban and suburban communities. The region has significant representation of Hispanic, African American, Asian, and non-Hispanic white populations, with median household incomes above both state and national averages in many cities.
Time Zone Info
The entire 972 area code region is located in the Central Time Zone (CT).
Other Area Code Details
Area code 972 was created in 1996 as a split from 214 to accommodate explosive population and business growth in the Dallas suburbs, and later became part of an overlay complex. The region is known for its excellent school districts, major sports venues, shopping centers like NorthPark Center and the Shops at Legacy, and its proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
