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The 878 area code covers Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and its suburbs, including Bethel Park, Monroeville, and Murrysville. It's an overlay code, which means it shares the same calling region as the older 412 and 724 codes. Pick 878 in the Ghost app and you can be calling and texting with a Pittsburgh-area number in minutes.
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Look local when you sell online
If you're listing furniture, a car, or anything else for pickup around Pittsburgh, a 878 number tells buyers you're actually nearby, not out of state.
Dating in the Pittsburgh area
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Job hunting around the metro
Employers in Pittsburgh, Monroeville, or Plum notice a local area code on a resume or callback number. It reads as someone already in the community.
Moving to the Pittsburgh area
Get a 878 number before you arrive in Bethel Park, Baldwin, or Allison Park so you can start setting up appointments and contacts ahead of the move.
Keep the number after you move away
If you leave the Pittsburgh area but still have family, clients, or old friends there, keeping a 878 number keeps that connection easy.
Recognized across the suburbs
From New Castle to Murrysville to Plum, a 878 number reads as part of the same Pittsburgh calling region people already know.
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Get My 878 NumberAbout the 878 area code
Area code
878
State
Pennsylvania
Overlay codes
412, 724
Cities served
12+
The 878 area code serves Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities, including Bethel Park, Monroeville, Plum, Allison Park, New Castle, Murrysville, and Baldwin.
878 is an overlay code, meaning it covers the exact same geographic area as the existing 412 and 724 codes rather than a separate region. All three codes serve the same Pittsburgh-area calling region side by side.
The entire region runs on Eastern time. Calls between 878, 412, and 724 numbers are all local calls within the same metro, so there's nothing extra to think about when reaching someone across town or in a neighboring suburb.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Pittsburgh?
The Pittsburgh metro that 878 serves is anchored by a mix of hospitals, universities, and manufacturers spread across the city and its suburbs.
Healthcare
Pittsburgh is home to major hospital systems and medical centers that employ a large share of the region's workforce, from Pittsburgh proper out to suburbs like Monroeville.
Education
The city's universities and colleges bring a steady flow of students, researchers, and staff into the area, supporting jobs and housing throughout the metro.
Manufacturing and logistics
Communities like New Castle and Murrysville still carry Pittsburgh's manufacturing roots, with logistics and industrial work anchoring parts of the regional economy.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 878 phone number?
You pick 878 as your area code right in the Ghost app, and your new Pittsburgh-area number is ready to use in minutes.
Which cities use the 878 area code?
878 covers Pittsburgh and nearby communities including Bethel Park, Monroeville, Plum, Allison Park, New Castle, Murrysville, and Baldwin.
Can I keep my 878 number if I move away from Pittsburgh?
Yes. Once it's your Ghost number, it stays yours no matter where you live, so you can keep your Pittsburgh-area code even after relocating.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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