Area Code 952: Bloomington, Minnesota Coverage & History

Area code 952 covers Bloomington and surrounding areas in Minnesota. Local time is Central Time, and from outside the U.S. you dial +1 952 before the seven-digit number. It was created in 2000, when it split off from area code 612. For the full picture, see all Minnesota area codes.

Quick Facts: Area Code 952

State	Minnesota
Primary city	Bloomington
Cities also served	Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Minnetonka, Edina, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Shakopee
Time zone	Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST)
Country code	+1 (from abroad: +1 952 + 7 digits)
Year established	February 27, 2000
Original 1947 NPA?	No
Split from	612
Overlay codes	None
Currently in use?	Yes, actively assigned
Ten-digit dialing required?	Yes

Cities Served by Area Code 952

Area code 952 serves Southwestern suburbs of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, covering portions of Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, and Carver counties, including the following cities and communities:

• Bloomington
• Eden Prairie
• Burnsville
• Minnetonka
• Edina
• Lakeville
• Apple Valley
• Shakopee

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 612, 763, 651. Area code assignments are administered by NANPA.

How to Get a 952 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 952 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 952 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 952 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 952 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 952 number. If you already have a 952 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 Minnesota sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 952 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 952 area code still in use?
Yes. 952 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Southwestern suburbs of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, covering portions of Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, and Carver counties.

What is the parent area code of 952?
Area code 952 split off from 612 in 2000. 612 kept the rest of its territory, so the two codes now serve neighboring parts of Minnesota.

Can I get a 952 number if I don't live in Minnesota?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 952 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 952 a scam area code?
No. 952 is a legitimate, active area code for Southwestern suburbs of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, covering portions of Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, and Carver counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 952 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Minnesota businesses, government offices, and residents.

What cities are covered by the 952 area code?
Area code 952 covers the southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Minnetonka, Edina, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Shakopee, and dozens of other communities in Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, and Carver counties.

When did area code 952 go into service?
Area code 952 went into service on February 27, 2000. It was created as a geographic split from area code 612, alongside area code 763, to address numbering exhaustion in the rapidly growing Twin Cities metro area.

Does area code 952 have an overlay?
No. As of 2026, area code 952 has no overlay and remains the sole code for its geographic territory. NANPA projections from April 2025 forecast the code will not be exhausted until 2236, so no relief action is imminent.

Do I need to dial ten digits for 952 calls?
Yes. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) became mandatory in the 952 area by October 24, 2021, primarily because the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline designation created a conflict with existing seven-digit dialing patterns.

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