Locations for Area Code - 979

Area code 979 serves southeastern Texas, including cities like Bryan, College Station, Lake Jackson, and Wharton. It was created in 2000 from a split with 409 to support the region’s population and telecom needs. The area includes rural farmland, small cities, and college towns, with Texas A&M University as a major influence. Seven-digit dialing is still permitted locally. Area code 979 captures the spirit of Central Texas, rooted in agriculture, education, and small-town resilience.