What Is Area Code 361? (Corpus Christi, Texas)

Area code 361 covers Corpus Christi and surrounding areas in Texas. It was activated in 1999 as an overlay of area code 512. For the full picture, see all Texas area codes.

Cities Served by Area Code 361

Area code 361 serves Corpus Christi metropolitan area, Coastal Bend, and Victoria Crossroads, South Texas, including the following cities and communities:

• Corpus Christi
• Victoria
• Kingsville
• Portland
• Alice
• Rockport
• Beeville
• Port Lavaca

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 512, 737, 956, 830, 979.

How to Get a 361 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 361 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 361 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 361 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 361 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 361 number. If you already have a 361 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 Texas sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 361 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

Looking for a 361 number? 212areacode.com offers premium 361 numbers for Corpus Christi, Texas — 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 361 numbers →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 361 area code still in use?
Yes. 361 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Corpus Christi metropolitan area, Coastal Bend, and Victoria Crossroads, South Texas.

What is the parent area code of 361?
Area code 361 is an overlay of 512. Both codes serve the same region of Texas.

Can I get a 361 number if I don't live in Texas?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 361 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 361 a scam area code?
No. 361 is a legitimate, active area code for Corpus Christi metropolitan area, Coastal Bend, and Victoria Crossroads, South Texas. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 361 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Texas businesses, government offices, and residents.

What cities are covered by area code 361?
Area code 361 covers Corpus Christi, Victoria, Kingsville, Portland, Alice, Rockport, Beeville, Port Lavaca, and dozens of other communities across roughly 25 counties in South Texas.

Does area code 361 have an overlay?
No. As of 2026, area code 361 has no overlay. It is the sole area code serving the Coastal Bend and Victoria Crossroads region of Texas.

Where did area code 361 come from?
Area code 361 was created on February 13, 1999 as a geographic split from area code 512. Growing population and telecommunications demand in South Texas required a dedicated code for the Coastal Bend region.

What time zone is area code 361 in?
Area code 361 is in the Central Time Zone — Central Standard Time (UTC-6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) during Daylight Saving Time.

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