Louisiana Area Codes — 5 Codes
Louisiana has 5 North American Numbering Plan area codes, covering about 4,576,454 people. The table lists each code with its largest towns, population and overlaps.
All area codes in Louisiana
| Area code | Largest towns | Population | ZIP codes | Overlaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | Shreveport, Monroe, Bossier City | 1,121,669 | 272 | — |
| 337 | Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Iberia | 940,790 | 126 | — |
| 504 | New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner | 877,495 | 105 | — |
| 225 | Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Prairieville | 876,686 | 119 | — |
| 985 | Slidell, Houma, Covington | 759,814 | 86 | — |
Largest cities in Louisiana
New Orleans 504Baton Rouge 225Shreveport 318Lafayette 337Metairie 504Lake Charles 337Slidell 985Monroe 318Denham Springs 225Houma 985Bossier City 318Kenner 504Covington 985West Monroe 318New Iberia 337Gretna 504Alexandria 318Marrero 504Hammond 985Mandeville 985Thibodaux 985Prairieville 225Gonzales 225Sulphur 337Harvey 504Opelousas 337Pineville 318Ruston 318Ponchatoula 985La Place 985Youngsville 337Westwego 504Zachary 225Natchitoches 318Breaux Bridge 337Deridder 337Abbeville 337Walker 225Chalmette 504Leesville 337
Frequently asked questions
How many area codes does Louisiana have?
Louisiana uses 5 area codes.
What is the main area code in Louisiana?
318 covers the largest population in Louisiana.
How do I find the area code for a town?
Open the town in the city list above; each town page lists every area code assigned to it.