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Area Code 986 Location
986 area code is in Idaho and serves surrounding cities like Boise City, Nampa, Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls, Lewiston, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello. Boise City, which has a population of 236,634, is Idaho’s capital and main metropolitan area.
Well, 986 covers 44 counties, including Ada, Canyon, Kootenai, Bonneville, Bannock, Twin Falls, Bingham, and Bonner. The region follows two different time zones: the Mountain Time Zone and the Pacific Time Zone.
Among them, Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Shoshone, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah Lewis, and Nez Perce follow the Pacific Time Zone, and the remaining ones follow the Mountain Time Zone.
Cities | Total Population | County |
| Boise City | 236,634 | Ada |
| Nampa | 110,951 | Canyon |
| Twin Falls | 54,300 | Twin Falls |
| Lewiston | 34,896 | Nez Perce |
| Post Falls | 44,194 | Kootenay |
| Rexburg | 40,462 | Madison |
| Meridian | 129,736 | Ada |
| Idaho Falls | 67,723 | Bonneville |
| Pocatello | 57,730 | Bannock |
| Caldwell | 65,920 | Canyon |
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,733 | Kootenai |
| Moscow | 26,249 | Latah |
| Eagle | 32,399 | Ada |
| Kuna | 27,229 | Ada |
| Mountain Home | 16,469 | Elmore |
History of 986 Area Code
Before 986, the 208 area code served the entire state of Idaho. However, the increasing demand for numbers resulted in establishing the 986 area code as the former’s overlay.
The 986 phone area code started serving on September 5, 2017, as Idaho’s second area code. It was one of nine area codes introduced that year.
Exploring Area Code 986 Region: Idaho’s Business Scenario and Outlook
Idaho is a business-friendly state that offers a dynamic and diverse environment along with low-cost infrastructures and skilled human resources. Unsurprisingly, the cost of living in Idaho is 6% lower than the national average, making it the best place to live.
This region is also home to many small firms and large enterprises. The top industries are aerospace, tourism, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, technology, and outdoor recreation, contributing to the state’s average income of $92,780.
Idaho's top ten employers are the state government, Micron Technology, Albertsons, St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Simplot, Boise Cascade, Idaho Power, Treasure Valley YMCA, Fred Meyer, and Lamb Weston Holdings.
Also, the Gem State's unemployment rate is 3.5%, less than other states, implying it has a skilled workforce. Hence, the 986 area code can be a great choice for enterprises to expand their business there.
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