Locations for Area Code - 985

Area code 985 serves southeastern Louisiana outside of New Orleans, including cities like Houma, Slidell, Hammond, and Thibodaux. Created in 2001 from a split with 504, it supports a region that blends Cajun culture, fishing industries, and suburban communities. Seven-digit dialing is still common for local calls. Area code 985 is rich with Louisiana flavor—closely tied to coastal heritage, bayou communities, and the cultural traditions that define the state outside its largest city.