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.