361 Area Code: Corpus Christi & the Texas Gulf Coast

361 split from 512 in 1998 to serve the South Texas Gulf Coast region.

History & Coverage

361 spans Corpus Christi, Victoria, and the Coastal Bend, an area anchored by one of the largest petrochemical and energy export hubs on the Gulf.

Why Businesses Choose 361

• Energy and petrochemical hub: the Port of Corpus Christi is one of the largest US ports by tonnage, driven heavily by crude oil exports
• Coastal tourism draw: Padre Island and the Gulf beaches support a strong tourism and hospitality sector
• Deep-water port access: Corpus Christi's port supports major industrial and shipping operations

Key Industries & Neighborhoods

Corpus Christi anchors energy, refining, and port logistics, while Padre Island supports tourism and coastal real estate.

Fun Facts

• The Port of Corpus Christi is one of the largest crude oil export ports in the United States
• Corpus Christi is nicknamed the "Sparkling City by the Sea"

Conclusion

For energy, logistics, and tourism businesses, 361 ties directly to one of Texas' most important Gulf Coast trade and energy hubs.