The area code 215 is located in Levittown, Pennsylvania.
Area code 215 serves Levittown, Pennsylvania, a major planned community in Bucks County within the greater Philadelphia metro. Centered near the Delaware River and close to Trenton, New Jersey, Levittown’s location makes 215 numbers common for commuters and local businesses. The code covers parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia and nearby suburbs in Bucks and eastern Montgomery counties. It is one of the original North American area codes, established in 1947.
“Established: 1947” — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)
Today, 215 operates with overlays 267 and 445, so 10-digit dialing is required for all local calls in the region. In 1994, the western suburbs were split into area code 610, leaving 215 focused on Philadelphia and its closer suburbs. Levittown itself is notable as a post‑World War II planned suburb built by Levitt & Sons, and it remains one of the nation’s largest planned communities. The 215/267/445 complex follows Eastern Time (ET) and includes well-known landmarks such as Independence Hall in Philadelphia and family favorites like Sesame Place in nearby Langhorne.