Area Code 318

Louisiana (LA) • Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Bossier City, Natchitoches, Pineville, Ruston, West Monroe • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.1M people across 214 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 318.

Income

19th

Home values

34th

Poverty rate

86th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Louisiana (LA)

States Served

Louisiana (LA)

Major Cities

Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Bossier City, Natchitoches, Pineville, Ruston, West Monroe

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

1.1M

ZIP Codes

214

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.