The 954 area code is a telephone prefix that belongs to Broward County, located in southeastern Florida, surrounding just one county and 37 cities in its coverage radius.
Despite it covers a single county, the 954 area code is one of the dialing numbers with more users in the state, covering around 1.6 million of the 18.8 million residents. Since its activation, this prefix has become a symbol for Broward County, serving universities, urban areas, food services, public institutions, among others.
Located in the Eastern Daylight time zone, the 954 area code disposes of a single overlay, the prefix 754, which surrounds the same region.
1. History
The AT&T and the Bell System put in service the 954 area code on September 11, 1995, as part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) created in 1947. This prefix is a split from the 305 area code, which is one of the 86 original dialing numbers designated for the country and used to serve Broward County since its introduction.
Initially, the establishment of the 954 area code could solve the saturation conflict in the southeastern portion of the state. But, five years later, due to the spread of cell phones, a new codification became mandatory.
The exhaustion of the prefix 954 was projected to 2002; for that reason, on December 4, 2000, the 754 area code started running, as part of an overlay plan established by the Florida Public Service Commission.
2. Location
The 954 area code covers 1214.72 square miles and contains 88 non-unique postal area zip codes. The only county covered for this prefix is Broward County, located in South Florida. Further, the prefix 954 currently serves the municipalities of Hollywood, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, and others.
Broward County possesses an estimated population of 1,953 million residents, being the second-most populous county in Florida and the 17th-most populous in the whole country. This location is one of the three South Florida counties that form the Miami metropolitan area; which is the 7th largest metropolitan area of the U.S.
Founded on April 30, 1915, Broward borders two of the most significant counties in Florida: Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County. The largest city situated in this county is Fort Lauderdale that is also the county seat.
Adjacent codes
Florida State encompasses 18 area codes, being the 305 prefix the most populated with around 2.1 million users. This area code is the first codification assigned to the state. Also, it possesses a single overlay (786) and both numbers cover the most populous county in Florida, Miami-Dade County.
The 321 area code encloses the popular city of Orlando and is the only codification serving in the area. On the other hand, the municipalities of Gainesville, Spring Hill, Ocala, and The Villages are covered by the prefix 352.
Other relevant adjacent codifications are the 561 area code, which corresponds to Palm Beach County, and the most recent added number the prefix 239.
3. Most Important Cities in the 954 Area Code
Fort Lauderdale
Established on March 27, 1911, Fort Lauderdale is the county seat and the main city of Broward County. It lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the New River, about 25 miles north of Miami.
Fort Lauderdale is the largest and most populous city of Broward with around 180k inhabitants. This city belongs to the Miami Metropolitan Area and stands out as a popular tourism destination. Fort Lauderdale possesses 60 neighborhoods and constituted of several hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and nightclubs. This location is an important commercial and financial center for the state.
Fort Lauderdale disposes of a very solid telecommunications network and possesses 48 non-unique ZIP codes.
Pembroke Pines
Situated in South Florida between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, Pembroke Pines is the second-most populous city in Broward County after Fort Lauderdale, encompassing over 170.072 residents.
Officially incorporated on January 16, 1960, this city is considered one of the best places to live in Florida. Since 1990, this location has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the US and is famous for its numerous parks, cultural diversity, and exciting South Florida lifestyle for all ages.
Plus, Pembroke Pines possesses 9 non-unique ZIP codes.
Hollywood
Located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood is the 12th largest city in Florida. Also, this city is the third most populous city covered by the 954 area code whit over 152k people.
Founded on February 18, 1921, this city has a total area of 30.8 square miles and includes about 5 to 6 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach. Like most cities situated in Florida, it has a tropical rainforest climate with long, hot, humid, and rainy summers and short, warm, and dry winters.
Hollywood owns 14 non-unique ZIP codes, all of them covered by the prefix 954.
Other Important Locations and ZIP Codes of the 954 Area Code
The 954 area code is one of the most employed codifications of the state covering several neighborhoods and districts in Broward County, such as:
- Coral Ridge: this neighborhood located in the city of Fort Lauderdale is one of the most popular urban areas. Founded in 1949, Coral Ridge is one of the oldest suburbs in the city and possesses a population of around 5k inhabitants.
- Colee Hammock: situated in Fort Lauderdale this neighborhood is famous for its diverse architecture. With a population estimated at 14k inhabitants, this urban area is one of the most populated of the city.
- Collier Manor-Cresthaven: this neighborhood belongs to Pompano Beach City in South Florida. The suburb possesses an estimated population of 7k residents and covers a total area of 1.2 square miles.
Main Postal and Shipping Services
- The UPS Store, Cooper City, FL, - +1 954-680-9592
- Central Park Postal, Plantation, FL, - +1 954-475-4044
- USPS Chapel lakes branch, Pembroke Pines, FL, - +1 954-433-1644
- Ship Plus, Plantation, FL, - +1 954-583-4566
4. FAQs
How many area codes are there in Broward County?
Broward County disposes of 2 area codes, the main code 954 and the overlay 754.
What is the original area code in Florida?
The area code 305 established in 1947.