724 area code
Get a local phone number in Pittsburgh, PA
Biggest city:
Pittsburgh
State:
Pennsylvania
Major Cities:
Beaver, Butler, Cranberry Township, Ellwood City, Greensburg, Hermitage, Imperial, Indiana, Kittanning, Latrobe, New Castle, North Huntingdon, Oakdale, Sharon, Uniontown, Washington, Waynesburg, Wexford.
Timezone:
Eastern (GMT -5)
Population:
302,407
Average Income:
$80,248
Zip codes:
15001
15499
Unemployment Rate:
4.30%
Nearby area codes:
234
240
724 area code summary
Area code 724 serves western Pennsylvania outside the Pittsburgh city limits, including cities like Greensburg, Washington, and New Castle. Introduced in 1998 as a split from 412, it covers the suburban and rural regions surrounding Pittsburgh. The area has a rich industrial legacy but has transitioned into a mix of light manufacturing, healthcare, and service-based industries. With growing suburban development and proximity to Pittsburgh’s economic engine, 724 offers a strong local identity for both residents and businesses. It’s also home to several colleges, cultural institutions, and a strong sense of regional pride. A 724 number carries recognition and trust throughout western Pennsylvania.
Fun fact 💡
Greensburg’s Westmoreland Museum of American Art opened in 1959.
🏢First Phone Company:
Bell Atlantic (later Verizon)







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