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The 979 area code reads as College Station and the Brazos Valley region of Texas, covering Bryan, Brenham, and the smaller towns around them. You pick 979 right in the Ghost app, no waiting on a carrier store or a new SIM. Set it up and start calling and texting in minutes.
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Stay reachable after you move away
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Recognized across smaller Brazos Valley towns
From Giddings to Caldwell to Madisonville, a 979 number is familiar to people throughout the region, not just in the bigger cities.
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Get My 979 NumberAbout the 979 area code
Area code
979
State
Texas
Cities served
10+
The 979 area code covers College Station and Bryan as its largest cities, along with Brenham, Navasota, Giddings, Caldwell, Madisonville, and Hearne. Together these communities make up the Brazos Valley region of Texas.
979 stands alone in its region, with no overlay code layered on top. Anyone dialing a 979 number across College Station, Bryan, or the surrounding towns uses the same area code throughout.
The region operates on Central Time. If you are calling or texting contacts in College Station, Bryan, or the smaller towns nearby, standard Central Time scheduling applies for the whole area.
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Local economy
Why do business in College Station?
The 979 area code centers on College Station and Bryan, home to a major university and the surrounding Brazos Valley towns that depend on it.
Higher education
College Station's identity is built around its university, which draws students, faculty, and staff from across Texas and beyond, along with the businesses that serve them.
Healthcare
Bryan and College Station host medical centers that serve patients throughout the Brazos Valley, including residents of smaller towns like Brenham and Navasota.
Agriculture and logistics
Towns like Giddings, Caldwell, and Madisonville support the region's agricultural base, with local trade and transport connecting these smaller communities to College Station and Bryan.
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Frequently asked questions
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Which cities use the 979 area code?
979 serves College Station and Bryan as the largest cities, plus Brenham, Navasota, Giddings, Caldwell, Madisonville, and Hearne across the Brazos Valley region of Texas.
Does 979 share its area with another overlay code?
No. 979 stands alone in its region with no overlay, so every local number in College Station, Bryan, and the surrounding towns uses the same area code.
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