252 area code
Get a local phone number in Greenville, NC
Biggest city:
Greenville
State:
North Carolina
Major Cities:
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, Whitakers, Bailey, Wilson, Elm City, Lucama, Stantonsburg, New Bern, Havelock, James City, Vanceboro, Kinston, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Henderson, Kitty Hawk, Roanoke Rapids, Morehead City, and Warrenton
Timezone:
Eastern (GMT -5)
Population:
74,548
Average Income:
$60,388
Zip codes:
27833
27858
Unemployment Rate:
2.40%
Nearby area codes:
336
919
252 area code summary
Area code 252 serves northeastern North Carolina, including cities such as Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Elizabeth City. Established in 1998 as a split from 919, the area code spans a largely rural and coastal region. Greenville is the economic and medical center of the area, home to East Carolina University (ECU) and ECU Health Medical Center, one of the state’s largest hospitals. The region’s economy includes agriculture, education, healthcare, and military installations like Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Tourism also plays a role, particularly along the Inner Banks and Albemarle Sound. Though less urbanized than other parts of North Carolina, the 252 area has strong community ties and growing opportunities in logistics and remote work. For local businesses, educational institutions, and service providers, a 252 number offers authenticity and regional trust. It connects you to a part of North Carolina known for resilience, southern hospitality, and strategic coastal positioning.
Fun fact 💡
The Wright Brothers’ first flight occurred near Kitty Hawk in 252’s reach in 1903.
🏢First Phone Company:
BellSouth (later AT&T)
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