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The 272 area code covers northeastern Pennsylvania, reading as local in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, and the surrounding towns. It's an overlay code layered onto the same region as 570, so a 272 number rings just as local there as a longtime local line. Pick 272 in the Ghost app and you can be calling and texting with it in minutes.
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Job hunting in the region
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Get My 272 NumberAbout the 272 area code
Area code
272
State
Pennsylvania
Overlay codes
484, 570, 610
Cities served
12+
The 272 area code serves northeastern Pennsylvania, covering Allentown, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Williamsport, Fullerton, Dunmore, and Kingston.
272 is an overlay code that shares the same region as 570, meaning both codes serve overlapping communities. Nearby 484 and 610 cover the Lehigh Valley communities around Allentown as well.
The entire region runs on Eastern Time (America/New_York), so calls between Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Allentown all land in the same time zone with no scheduling math needed.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Scranton?
The 272 region anchors around Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, with Allentown, Hazleton, and Williamsport rounding out a mix of mid-sized Pennsylvania cities.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics around Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are major employers, drawing workers and job seekers from across the region.
Logistics and distribution
The region's highway access makes it a hub for warehousing and distribution centers serving the broader Northeast.
Education
Colleges and school systems in and around Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport support steady local employment and student populations.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 272 phone number?
You can pick a 272 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No store visit or new SIM card needed.
Which cities use the 272 area code?
272 covers northeastern Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Williamsport, Fullerton, Dunmore, and Kingston.
Is 272 the only area code in this part of Pennsylvania?
No. 272 is an overlay on the same region as 570, and nearby 484 and 610 serve the Lehigh Valley area around Allentown.
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