Area Code 724
Pennsylvania
Area code 724 serves Pennsylvania, primarily Monroeville, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Feb-1998.
Demographics
The estimated population served by area code 724 is approximately 2,141,398. The population density is 223 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 94. The median household income is $72,468, which is near the national median of $78,538. Approximately 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 35.0%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%, which is lower than the national rate of 12.4%.
History
Area code 724 was established in 1998 as a geographic area code.
Geographic Coverage
Area code 724 serves Pennsylvania, primarily the Monroeville area, in the Eastern Time (ET). It covers 388 communities. The geographic center of this area code is approximately 40.49°N, 79.92°W.
Demographics & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,141,398
- Population Density
- 223 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 94 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $72,468near U.S. median (U.S.: $78,538)
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%below U.S. average (U.S.: 12.4%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.2%near U.S. average (U.S.: 5.2%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+31.1%below U.S. average (U.S.: 35.0%)High School or Lower38.3%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates.See Sources for details.
Geographic Coverage
State
PA
Major Cities
- Monroeville
- Plum
- New Castle
- Murrysville
- Hermitage
- Franklin Park
- Greensburg
- Indiana
- Washington
- Butler
- Sharon
- Jefferson Hills
- New Kensington
- Lower Burrell
- Uniontown
- Morrisville
- Canonsburg
- Aliquippa
- Economy
- Beaver Falls
- Jeannette
- Latrobe
- Natrona Heights
- Connellsville
and 364 more cities
Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET)
Current Time
County Coverage
Population-weighted county share based on aggregated ZCTA population (100% = total mapped population for area code 724).
| County | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland, PA | 385,009 | 18.0% |
| Allegheny, PA | 315,228 | 14.7% |
| Washington, PA | 266,369 | 12.4% |
| Butler, PA | 256,587 | 12.0% |
| Beaver, PA | 206,291 | 9.6% |
| Fayette, PA | 163,109 | 7.6% |
| Lawrence, PA | 137,453 | 6.4% |
| Mercer, PA | 133,396 | 6.2% |
| Armstrong, PA | 102,213 | 4.8% |
| Indiana, PA | 82,362 | 3.8% |
| Greene, PA | 38,983 | 1.8% |
| Venango, PA | 24,028 | 1.1% |
| Crawford, PA | 21,548 | 1.0% |
| Clarion, PA | 8,822 | 0.4% |
Call Context
This area code covers multiple cities and communities across a broad region in Pennsylvania.
Nearby Area Codes
Area codes geographically closest to 724.
Other Area Codes in Pennsylvania
Area codes that also serve Pennsylvania, linked for easy comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about area code 724 and how phone numbering works.
Phone numbers are assigned based on where the number was originally provisioned, not the caller's current location. Mobile phones retain their number when users move, and businesses may use numbers from regions where they don't have a physical presence. VoIP services can also provision numbers from virtually any area code.
Yes, mobile phones can have numbers from any area code in the region they were activated. Wireless carriers assign numbers from available pools regardless of phone type. When users change carriers or move to new areas, they typically keep their original number, which may have a different area code than their current location.
Start by looking up the area code on this site to understand its general geographic region. For the specific number, options include using your carrier's caller ID features or checking public directories. If you suspect fraud, you can report it to the FTC. To file a complaint about robocalls or spoofed numbers, visit the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. You can also register your number with the National Do Not Call Registry to reduce unwanted calls. Keep in mind that caller ID can display any name the caller chooses to set.
While Houston is a prominent city in this area code's coverage, the code serves the broader surrounding region as well. Area codes are assigned geographically and typically cover multiple cities, towns, and communities beyond any single anchor city.
The estimated total population served by area code 724 is based on aggregated U.S. Census Bureau data for the counties within this area code. The population varies significantly between dense urban codes serving millions and rural codes covering smaller populations. You can find the specific population figure in the demographics section above.
Area code 724 covers multiple communities across its region. The primary city associated with this code is Houston, along with other towns and suburbs in the surrounding area. The full list of communities served by this area code can be found in the coverage section of this page.