What is the 225 Area Code?

Baton Rouge, LA
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 225 area code serves Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Baton Rouge, Baker, Zachary, Central, Denham Springs.

Legitimate Callers from 225

Government

Social Security Administration

Benefits and verification calls

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-772

Internal Revenue Service

Tax-related communications

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-829

Utilities

Service and billing notifications

Healthcare

Appointment reminders and follow-ups

Timezone

Central Time Zone (UTC−06:00)

Risk Level

5.2/10

2023 Scams

3794

Population

Approximately 800,000

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Baton Rouge, Baker, Zachary, Central, Denham Springs

Major Employers

  • Louisiana State University, ExxonMobil, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Shell Chemical, Dow Chemical

Local Authorities

  • Police: Baton Rouge Police Department - (225) 389-3870
  • Consumer Protection: Louisiana Attorney General's Office - (225) 326-6000
  • Fraud Unit: Baton Rouge Police Department Fraud Unit - (225) 389-3722

Active Scam Alerts

No active scam alerts at this time.

Safety Resources

How to Report Scams

Immediate Steps:

  • Document the call details
  • Report to FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
  • Contact local authorities
  • Alert your bank if needed

Follow-up Actions:

  • File written complaint
  • Monitor credit reports
  • Join Do Not Call Registry
  • Share alert with community

Local Support

Baton Rouge Consumer Protection Office