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 & Economics
- Total Population
- 2,141,398
- Population Density
- 223 people/sq miabove U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
- Median Household Income
- $72,468near U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%near U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.2%above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
- Education Attainment
- Bachelor's Degree+31.1%near U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)High School or Lower38.3%
Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates. Population figures are approximate — see Sources & Methodology for details on how area code populations are derived.
See how this area code compares to all US area codes in the Statistics dashboard.
Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET)
NANPA Relief Status
According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), this area code is not currently listed as exhausting within the next 36 months. No relief planning is in progress for this NPA.
Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses
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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
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 93. The median household income is $72,468, which is near the national median of $75,144. Approximately 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%, which is near the national rate of 11.5%.
History
Area code 724 was established in 1998 as a geographic area code.
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% |
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Area code 724 was originally assigned in 01-Feb-1998 to serve PA.
Call Context
This area code covers a metropolitan region in PA with moderate to high population density, centered on Monroeville and surrounding communities.
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