The area code 270 is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Area code 270 serves Bowling Green, Kentucky and much of western and south‑central Kentucky. Centered along the I‑65 corridor, Bowling Green is a major hub known for manufacturing, higher education, and tourism. The 270 area covers a broad region along the Ohio River and the Pennyrile and Purchase areas of the state, connecting small towns and larger cities with a shared regional identity.
Created in 1999 from a split with 502, area code 270 was later overlaid by area code 364 in 2014 to meet growing demand for phone numbers. This means both 270 and 364 serve the same places, and 10‑digit dialing is required for local calls. If you see a call from 270 or 364, it likely comes from western or south‑central Kentucky, including Bowling Green and nearby communities.
Major cities and communities in the 270/364 region include:
Bowling Green stands out for the National Corvette Museum and the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, along with Western Kentucky University set on a hilltop campus. Mammoth Cave National Park, just northeast of the city, anchors the region’s outdoor appeal and draws visitors year‑round. Nearby river cities like Owensboro and Paducah add music, arts, and riverfront history to the area.
"…the longest known cave system on Earth." — National Park Service (on Mammoth Cave)