Where Is Area Code 225 Located?

Area code 225 covers Baton Rouge and surrounding areas in Louisiana. It was activated in 1998 as an overlay of area code 504. For the full picture, see all Louisiana area codes.

Cities Served by Area Code 225

Area code 225 serves Baton Rouge metropolitan area and surrounding parishes in southern Louisiana, including the following cities and communities:

• Baton Rouge
• Prairieville
• Zachary
• Gonzales
• Denham Springs
• Plaquemine
• New Roads
• Donaldsonville

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 504, 318, 337, 985.

How to Get a 225 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 225 area code, each suited to a different need:

1. Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 225 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Browse our 225 inventory.
2. Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 225 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
3. Port an existing 225 number. If you already have a 225 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Louisiana sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 225 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

Looking for a 225 number? 212areacode.com offers premium 225 numbers for Baton Rouge, Louisiana — choose your number, port it to any carrier in 3–5 business days, and pay a one-time fee with no monthly charges. Browse available 225 numbers →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 225 area code still in use?
Yes. 225 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Baton Rouge metropolitan area and surrounding parishes in southern Louisiana.

What is the parent area code of 225?
Area code 225 is an overlay of 504. Both codes serve the same region of Louisiana.

Can I get a 225 number if I don't live in Louisiana?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 225 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 225 a scam area code?
No. 225 is a legitimate, active area code for Baton Rouge metropolitan area and surrounding parishes in southern Louisiana. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 225 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Louisiana businesses, government offices, and residents.

Where is the 225 area code located?
Area code 225 covers the Baton Rouge metropolitan area and surrounding parishes in southern Louisiana, including Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes.

When was the 225 area code created?
Area code 225 was put into service on August 17, 1998. It was created by splitting the 504 area code, making it Louisiana’s third area code and the first new one in the state in over forty years.

Does area code 225 have an overlay?
No. As of 2026, area code 225 has no overlay codes. It is the sole area code serving its geographic territory, and NANPA has not initiated relief planning for an overlay at this time.

What does 225 spell on a phone keypad?
On a standard telephone keypad, 2-2-5 corresponds to the letters C-A-J — widely seen as a nod to the Cajun heritage of the Baton Rouge region.

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