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Area Code 636 Trends and Insights

Area code 636 encompasses a diverse and growing population of roughly 1.9 million residents. The demographic composition is predominantly White, with African American and Asian communities also present. The area showcases a youthful median age and balanced gender distribution. Economically, area 636 has seen a robust growth in median household income, significantly outpacing the national average, which indicates a thriving economic trend in the region.

Call Complaint Trends

According to FCC complaint metrics, area code 636 exhibits varied communication patterns over recent years. Wireless/mobile complaints peaked in 2018, while complaints concerning wired communication have persistently decreased. Interestingly, VOIP complaints have balanced out after a 2019 peak. The trend regarding call types reflects a notable 2015 rise in prerecorded voice call complaints. Abandoned calls were most frequent in 2017, yet vanished in 2022 and 2023. More recently, rising concerns over text message complaints suggest evolving communication issues. Additionally, unwanted call complaints surged after 2015, with a particular emphasis on telemarketing, although the trend appears to be subsiding with time.