765 Area Code in Indiana, United States

Area code 765 serves central Indiana outside of the Indianapolis metro area, including cities such as Lafayette, Muncie, Kokomo, and Richmond. It was created in 1997 from a split of area code 317 to manage the increasing demand for phone numbers across the state. The region includes major universities like Purdue and Ball State, as well as a mix of agricultural and manufacturing economies. 765 serves both rural and mid-sized urban communities and remains a standalone code with no overlay. It is a vital link in Indiana’s telecommunications network, supporting education, industry, and small-town life across the state’s heartland.