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656 Area Code

State: Florida
Major City: Tampa
Timezone: Eastern (EDT)
Current Time: 2:01 AM

About the 656 Area Code

Area code 656 is a telephone area code in Florida serving Tampa and surrounding communities. The 656 area code is in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time in the 656 area code is 2:01 AM.

The 656 area code covers 1 city, 1 county, and 4 zip codes in Florida. The estimated total population across all zip codes in the 656 area code is 42,305.

Florida has 20 area codes in total. Other area codes in Florida include 239 (Orlando), 305 (Miami), 321 (Orlando), 352 (Tampa), 386 (Tampa), 407 (Orlando), 448 (Pensacola) and 561 (Miami) . The 656 area code has 41 telephone prefixes (exchanges) assigned to it.

656 Area Code at a Glance

State Florida
Major City Tampa
Time Zone Eastern (EDT)
Current Time 2:01 AM
Population 42,305
Cities 1
Counties 1
ZIP Codes 4
Prefixes 41
Median Income $71,298.31
Median Age 36.31

Cities in the 656 Area Code

1 city use the 656 area code in Florida.

City County Population
Tampa Hillsborough 2,908,063

Counties in the 656 Area Code

The 656 area code spans 1 county in Florida.

County Population
Hillsborough County 1,422,278

Age Distribution

Median age: 36.31

Median age in Area Code 656 is 36.31 years. 12.06% of residents are aged 0-9. 9.38% of residents are aged 10-19. The percentage of residents in their twenties is 18.71. 16.50 % are in their thirties, 14.57% in their fourties, 12.71 % in their fifties, and 7.86 % in their sixties. 5.52 % of residents are in their seventies and 2.78 % are eighty and over.

Demographics

48.10% are female
51.90% are male

51.90% of residents in Area Code 656 are male and 48.10% are female. 39.44% of residents are married and 15.87% are divorced. 40.51% have never been married. 4.09% are widowed. The average size of resident families is 3.28.

Household Income

Median household income: 71,298.31
52.30% have two income earners
35.70% of households earn $100,000+

Median household income in Area Code 656 is $71,298.31 with 52.30% of families having two income earners. 35.70% of households earn at least $100,000. 3.76% of households have an income under $5,000, 2.38% from $5,000-$10,000, 3.29% from $10,000-$15,000, 3.40% from $15,000-$20,000, 3.37% from $20,000-$25,000, 7.33% from $25,000-$35,000, 11.38% from $35,000-$50,000, 16.54% from $50,000-$75,000, 12.87% from $75,000-$100,000, 15.62% from $100,000-$150,000 and 20.08% over $150,000. The median income of individuals is $39,146.97.

Home Ownership and Rents

Median home value: $275,407.40
Median rent: $1,604.45
Rent burden: 32.56%

44.63% of households in Area Code 656 own (rather than rent) their residence. The median value of those homes is $275,407.40. The median rent paid by renters is $1,604.45 or 32.56% of the median renter's household income.

Education

44.83% have a Science and Engineering degree

9.45% of residents in Area Code 656 have less than a high school education. 23.44% have a high school diploma but no more. 24.74% of residents have some college but no more. 26.26% have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) but no more. 16.11% have a graduate degree. 44.83% have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science and Engineering (or related) field.

Employment

23.96 minutes of commute time

69.48% of residents in Area Code 656 16 and older are in the labor force. 4.88% of residents are unemployed. The median commute time of resident workers in Area Code 656 is 23.96 minutes.

Races

40.29% report being Hispanic

63.53% of residents in Area Code 656 report their race as White. 14.58% report their race as Black or African American. 3.35% report their race as Asian. 0.08% report their race as American Indian and Alaska Native. 0.20% report their race as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. 4.15% report their race as Some other race. 14.12% report their race as Two or more races. 40.29% report being Hispanic. Note: Hispanic is considered to be an ethnicity and not a race.

Other Statistics

9.57% report a disability
9.86% speak limited English
12.56% have no health insurance
5.37% are veterans

9.57% of residents in Area Code 656 report a disability. 9.86% of residents only speak limited English. 12.56% of residents report not having health insurance. 5.37% of residents are veterans.

ZIP Codes in the 656 Area Code

There are 4 ZIP codes within the 656 area code, covering cities across 1 county in Florida.

ZIP Code City County Population
33586 N/A N/A N/A
33602 N/A N/A 16,044
33621 N/A N/A 2,599
33634 N/A N/A 23,662

Frequently Asked Questions

Area code 656 is located in Florida and primarily serves the Tampa area. It covers 1 city and 1 county.

Area code 656 is in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time is 2:01 AM.

The 656 area code covers 1 cities including Tampa . The largest city is Tampa with a population of 2,908,063.

Area code 656 is in Florida. Other area codes in Florida include 239, 305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 448 and 561 .

To call a 656 number from within the United States, dial 1-656-XXX-XXXX (where XXX-XXXX is the local number). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then +1-656-XXX-XXXX.

The 656 area code covers 1 county in Florida, including Hillsborough County .

There are 4 ZIP codes in the 656 area code. Some of the ZIP codes include 33586, 33602, 33621 and 33634 . See the full list of ZIP codes above.

The estimated population of the 656 area code is 42,305. This is based on the combined population of all 4 ZIP codes within the area code. The largest city by population is Tampa with 2,908,063 residents.

No, 656 is not a toll-free area code. It is a geographic area code assigned to Florida. Toll-free area codes in the US include 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888.

The 656 area code is a legitimate area code serving Tampa, Florida. However, scammers can spoof any area code using technology to make calls appear to come from a local number. If you receive a suspicious call from the 656 area code, do not provide personal information and report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Florida has 20 area codes. Besides 656, the other area codes in Florida are 239 (Orlando), 305 (Miami), 321 (Orlando), 352 (Tampa), 386 (Tampa), 407 (Orlando), 448 (Pensacola), 561 (Miami), 689 (Orlando), 727 (Miami), 754 (Miami), 772 (Miami), 786 (Miami), 813 (Tampa), 850 (Jacksonville), 863 (Tampa), 904 (Jacksonville), 941 (Tampa) and 954 (Miami) . View all Florida area codes.

Prefixes in Area Code 656

Prefix City
(656) 200- Tampa
(656) 201- Tampa
(656) 202- Tampa
(656) 203- Tampa
(656) 204- Tampa
(656) 211-
(656) 222-
(656) 300-
(656) 311-
(656) 333- Tampa
(656) 347- Tampa
(656) 400-
(656) 411-
(656) 444-
(656) 500-
(656) 511-
(656) 561-
(656) 583-
(656) 600-
(656) 611-
(656) 656-
(656) 666-
(656) 700-
(656) 711-
(656) 772-
(656) 777-
(656) 800-
(656) 811-
(656) 813-
(656) 888-
(656) 900-
(656) 904-
(656) 911-
(656) 941-
(656) 950-
(656) 954-
(656) 958-
(656) 959-
(656) 976-
(656) 988-
(656) 999-