Area Code 985

Louisiana (LA) • Hammond, Houma, Slidell, Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Amelia, Amite • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 858.7K people across 80 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Hammond, Houma, Slidell.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 985.

Income

44th

Home values

52nd

Poverty rate

71st

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Louisiana (LA)

States Served

Louisiana (LA)

Major Cities

Hammond, Houma, Slidell, Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Amelia, Amite

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

858.7K

ZIP Codes

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.