Area Code 281

Texas (TX) • Houston, Spring, Pasadena, Katy, Baytown, Humble, Richmond, Sugar Land • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 6.7M people across 177 ZIP codes.
•Overlapping area codes: 346, 713, 832.
•Major cities: Houston, Spring, Pasadena.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 281.

Income

73rd

Home values

70th

Poverty rate

66th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Texas (TX)

States Served

Texas (TX)

Major Cities

Houston, Spring, Pasadena, Katy, Baytown, Humble, Richmond, Sugar Land

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

6.7M

ZIP Codes

177

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.