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986 Area Code

State: Idaho
Major City: Boise
Timezone: Mountain (MDT)
Current Time: 12:07 AM

About the 986 Area Code

Area code 986 is a telephone area code in Idaho serving Boise and surrounding communities. The 986 area code is in the Mountain Time Zone (MDT). The current local time in the 986 area code is 12:07 AM.

The 986 area code covers 10 cities, 8 counties, and 22 zip codes in Idaho. The estimated total population across all zip codes in the 986 area code is 259,956. The largest cities served by the 986 area code include Boise (pop. 389,280), Pocatello (pop. 72,878), Hailey (pop. 11,409), Horseshoe Bend (pop. 787) and Cambridge (pop. 320) .

Idaho has 2 area codes in total. Other area codes in Idaho include 208 (Boise) . The 986 area code has 126 telephone prefixes (exchanges) assigned to it.

986 Area Code at a Glance

State Idaho
Major City Boise
Time Zone Mountain (MDT)
Current Time 12:07 AM
Population 259,956
Cities 10
Counties 8
ZIP Codes 22
Prefixes 126
Median Income $55,354.42
Median Age 35.85

Cities in the 986 Area Code

10 cities use the 986 area code in Idaho.

City County Population
Boise Ada 389,280
Pocatello Bannock 72,878
Hailey Blaine 11,409
Horseshoe Bend Boise 787
Cambridge Washington 320
Rockland Power 283
Coeur D Alene Kootenai N/A
Spokane Spokane N/A
Cheyenne N/A N/A
Great Falls N/A N/A

Counties in the 986 Area Code

The 986 area code spans 8 counties in Idaho.

County Population
Spokane County 505,505
Ada County 456,849
Kootenai County 157,322
Bannock County 85,765
Blaine County 22,373
Washington County 10,057
Power County 7,671
Boise County 7,378

Age Distribution

Median age: 35.85

Median age in Area Code 986 is 35.85 years. 10.70% of residents are aged 0-9. 13.58% of residents are aged 10-19. The percentage of residents in their twenties is 17.88. 14.41 % are in their thirties, 11.34% in their fourties, 11.63 % in their fifties, and 11.07 % in their sixties. 6.29 % of residents are in their seventies and 3.06 % are eighty and over.

Demographics

49.32% are female
50.68% are male

50.68% of residents in Area Code 986 are male and 49.32% are female. 44.22% of residents are married and 14.91% are divorced. 36.28% have never been married. 4.61% are widowed. The average size of resident families is 3.04.

Household Income

Median household income: 55,354.42
55.22% have two income earners
24.40% of households earn $100,000+

Median household income in Area Code 986 is $55,354.42 with 55.22% of families having two income earners. 24.40% of households earn at least $100,000. 4.18% of households have an income under $5,000, 2.92% from $5,000-$10,000, 5.04% from $10,000-$15,000, 4.78% from $15,000-$20,000, 5.01% from $20,000-$25,000, 10.04% from $25,000-$35,000, 12.85% from $35,000-$50,000, 18.51% from $50,000-$75,000, 12.24% from $75,000-$100,000, 13.56% from $100,000-$150,000 and 10.83% over $150,000. The median income of individuals is $29,809.99.

Home Ownership and Rents

Median home value: $278,716.55
Median rent: $886.96
Rent burden: 30.30%

56.30% of households in Area Code 986 own (rather than rent) their residence. The median value of those homes is $278,716.55. The median rent paid by renters is $886.96 or 30.30% of the median renter's household income.

Education

46.41% have a Science and Engineering degree

6.20% of residents in Area Code 986 have less than a high school education. 22.85% have a high school diploma but no more. 34.74% of residents have some college but no more. 22.11% have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) but no more. 14.10% have a graduate degree. 46.41% have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science and Engineering (or related) field.

Employment

17.31 minutes of commute time

64.13% of residents in Area Code 986 16 and older are in the labor force. 4.90% of residents are unemployed. The median commute time of resident workers in Area Code 986 is 17.31 minutes.

Races

10.98% report being Hispanic

85.20% of residents in Area Code 986 report their race as White. 1.51% report their race as Black or African American. 3.07% report their race as Asian. 1.15% report their race as American Indian and Alaska Native. 0.11% report their race as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. 2.61% report their race as Some other race. 6.35% report their race as Two or more races. 10.98% report being Hispanic. Note: Hispanic is considered to be an ethnicity and not a race.

Other Statistics

13.87% report a disability
1.74% speak limited English
8.54% have no health insurance
8.96% are veterans

13.87% of residents in Area Code 986 report a disability. 1.74% of residents only speak limited English. 8.54% of residents report not having health insurance. 8.96% of residents are veterans.

ZIP Codes in the 986 Area Code

There are 22 ZIP codes within the 986 area code, covering cities across 8 counties in Idaho.

ZIP Code City County Population
59332 N/A N/A 166
59401 N/A N/A 13,339
81642 N/A N/A 12
82001 N/A N/A 37,286
83112 N/A N/A 851
83201 N/A N/A 38,683
83241 N/A N/A 2,377
83271 N/A N/A 287
83312 N/A N/A 116
83333 N/A N/A 11,220
83544 N/A N/A 6,395
83606 N/A N/A N/A
83610 N/A N/A 1,044
83629 N/A N/A 2,091
83656 N/A N/A 757
83660 N/A N/A 5,973
83702 N/A N/A 22,966
83704 N/A N/A 40,580
83735 N/A N/A N/A
83814 N/A N/A 26,851
99163 N/A N/A 34,815
99201 N/A N/A 14,147

Frequently Asked Questions

Area code 986 is located in Idaho and primarily serves the Boise area. It covers 10 cities and 8 counties.

Area code 986 is in the Mountain Time Zone (MDT). The current local time is 12:07 AM.

The 986 area code covers 10 cities including Boise, Pocatello, Hailey, Horseshoe Bend, Cambridge, Rockland, Coeur D Alene, Spokane, Cheyenne and Great Falls . The largest city is Boise with a population of 389,280.

Area code 986 is in Idaho. Other area codes in Idaho include 208 .

To call a 986 number from within the United States, dial 1-986-XXX-XXXX (where XXX-XXXX is the local number). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then +1-986-XXX-XXXX.

The 986 area code covers 8 counties in Idaho, including Spokane County, Ada County, Kootenai County, Bannock County, Blaine County, Washington County, Power County and Boise County .

There are 22 ZIP codes in the 986 area code. Some of the ZIP codes include 59332, 59401, 81642, 82001, 83112, 83201, 83241, 83271, 83312 and 83333 . See the full list of ZIP codes above.

The estimated population of the 986 area code is 259,956. This is based on the combined population of all 22 ZIP codes within the area code. The largest city by population is Boise with 389,280 residents.

No, 986 is not a toll-free area code. It is a geographic area code assigned to Idaho. Toll-free area codes in the US include 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888.

The 986 area code is a legitimate area code serving Boise, Idaho. 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 986 area code, do not provide personal information and report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Idaho has 2 area codes. Besides 986, the other area codes in Idaho are 208 (Boise) . View all Idaho area codes.

Other Area Codes in Idaho

Prefixes in Area Code 986

Prefix City
(986) 200- Boise
(986) 201- Boise
(986) 202- Boise
(986) 203- Spokane
(986) 204- Boise
(986) 205- Coeur D Alene
(986) 206- Boise
(986) 207- Boise
(986) 208-
(986) 209- Hailey
(986) 210- Boise
(986) 211-
(986) 212- Boise
(986) 213- Boise
(986) 215- Coeur D Alene
(986) 216- Boise
(986) 217- Boise
(986) 218- Horseshoe Bend
(986) 219- Boise
(986) 220-
(986) 221- Boise
(986) 222- Boise
(986) 223- Boise
(986) 224-
(986) 225- Boise
(986) 226- Boise
(986) 227- Boise
(986) 229- Boise
(986) 234- Coeur D Alene
(986) 236- Boise
(986) 242- Boise
(986) 243- Boise
(986) 245- Rockland
(986) 247- Boise
(986) 250- Cambridge
(986) 289-
(986) 300- Coeur D Alene
(986) 307-
(986) 311-
(986) 313- Boise
(986) 326- Boise
(986) 333- Coeur D Alene
(986) 334- Boise
(986) 336- Boise
(986) 342- Boise
(986) 345- Coeur D Alene
(986) 346- Boise
(986) 348- Coeur D Alene
(986) 356- Boise
(986) 366- Boise
(986) 382- Boise
(986) 386- Boise
(986) 388- Boise
(986) 400- Boise
(986) 411-
(986) 422- Boise
(986) 426- Boise
(986) 444- Boise
(986) 455- Boise
(986) 465- Cheyenne
(986) 466- Boise
(986) 482- Boise
(986) 497- Pocatello
(986) 500- Coeur D Alene
(986) 511-
(986) 526- Boise
(986) 529- Boise
(986) 542- Boise
(986) 546- Boise
(986) 555-
(986) 566- Spokane
(986) 582- Boise
(986) 588- Boise
(986) 600- Coeur D Alene
(986) 611-
(986) 636- Spokane
(986) 642- Boise
(986) 646- Boise
(986) 666- Boise
(986) 668- Coeur D Alene
(986) 671- Coeur D Alene
(986) 677- Cheyenne
(986) 686- Boise
(986) 689- Spokane
(986) 700-
(986) 711-
(986) 732- Boise
(986) 742- Boise
(986) 746- Boise
(986) 755- Boise
(986) 758- Coeur D Alene
(986) 766- Boise
(986) 777- Boise
(986) 782- Boise
(986) 786- Boise
(986) 793- Boise
(986) 800- Boise
(986) 810- Coeur D Alene
(986) 811-
(986) 837- Boise
(986) 842- Boise
(986) 860-
(986) 866- Coeur D Alene
(986) 867- Boise
(986) 874- Boise
(986) 886- Boise
(986) 888- Boise
(986) 895- Boise
(986) 896- Coeur D Alene
(986) 899- Boise
(986) 900- Great Falls
(986) 910- Boise
(986) 911-
(986) 922- Boise
(986) 926- Boise
(986) 942- Boise
(986) 946- Coeur D Alene
(986) 950-
(986) 958-
(986) 959-
(986) 976-
(986) 977- Boise
(986) 982- Boise
(986) 986-
(986) 988-
(986) 999- Boise