Area Code 772

Florida

Area code 772 serves Florida, primarily Port St. Lucie, in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It was created from a split of area code 561.

Split Area Code

This area code was created by splitting an existing area code into separate geographic regions. When a split occurs, some customers in the original area code region are assigned the new area code.

This area code was split from area code 561 (West Palm Beach).

In service since: 11-Feb-2002

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Demographics & Economics

Total Population: 753,047
Population Density: 425 people/sq mi
above U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income: $69,027
near U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate: 11.5%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate: 5.4%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment: Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
32.1%

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

Current Time

Eastern Time (ET)

Prefix Utilization

Geographic Coverage

State

Major Cities

Port St. Lucie
Fort Pierce
Vero Beach South
Sebastian
Palm City
Florida Ridge
Stuart
Vero Beach
Hobe Sound
Lakewood Park
Jensen Beach
Port Salerno
West Vero Corridor
Micco
Indian River Estates
Fort Pierce North
Indiantown
River Park
Vero Lake Estates
Winter Beach
Fellsmere
Fort Pierce South
Gifford
Hutchinson Island South

and 16 more cities

Area Code 772 geographic coverage map (light mode)

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 772 is approximately 753,047. The population density is 425 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 93. The median household income is $69,027, which is near the national median of $75,144. Approximately 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is lower than the national average. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%, which is near the national rate of 11.5%.

History

Area code 772 was created from a split of area code 561. It was introduced in 2002 as part of a geographic division to provide additional numbering resources.