Area code
952
952 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Minnesota, which has 8 area codes in total.
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Area code 952 at a glance
NANPA lists 339 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 952, held by 32 holders across 3 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2000-02-27 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Prefixes in use | 339 |
| Pooled prefixes | 180 (53%) |
| Rate centers | 3 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 32 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-29 to 2025-12-08 (74 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 4 |
Rate centers in area code 952
The largest rate center is TWINCITIES, with 328 prefixes (97%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TWINCITIES | 328 | 97% |
| NORWOOD | 8 | 2% |
| NEW PRAGUE | 3 | <1% |
Who holds the prefixes in 952
Qwest holds the most prefixes, 155 (46%). 53% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qwest | 155 | 46% |
| Onvoy | 23 | 7% |
| Aerial Communications | 18 | 5% |
| Frontier Communications Of Minnesota | 17 | 5% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 17 | 5% |
| Level 3 Communications | 15 | 4% |
| 26 other carriers | 94 | 28% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 952
- 1947-01-01 Area code 612, named as the parent of 952 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2000-02-27 Area code 952 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 952
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 952
4 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Norwood, MN | 3 |
| New Prague, MN | 1 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 952 numbers
1,224 FCC complaints are on file for 1,014 numbers in 952, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 49 |
Other area codes in Minnesota
Minnesota is one state with 8 area codes in the NANPA table. 952 is one of them.
Next to 952 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 952 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 952 was first assigned in Minnesota. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Minnesota next to a 952 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 952
Where is area code 952?
NANPA assigns area code 952 to Minnesota, United States.
In which state does area code 952 sit?
Minnesota. 952 is one of 8 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 952 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 952 are Norwood, MN and New Prague, MN. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 952?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 952, Qwest holds the most prefixes, 155 prefixes or 46%.
Which time zone does 952 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 952 as Central (C).
What year did 952 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2000-02-27, so 952 has been in use since 2000.
Does area code 952 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 952.
Which area codes are nearest to 952?
The area codes closest to 952, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 763 (about 50 miles), 507 (about 53 miles), 651 (about 56 miles), 320 (about 71 miles) and 715 (about 154 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 952 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 339 prefixes in service in 952, spread over 3 rate centers and 32 holders.
Are there complaints about 952 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,224 complaints for 1,014 numbers in 952. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.