Where Is Area Code 484?
Area code 484 is a geographic area code for southeastern Pennsylvania in the Mid-Atlantic region. It covers the Lehigh Valley, the western suburbs of Philadelphia, and nearby communities in parts of Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton counties. Area code 484 shares its geographic region with area code 610.
Allentown is the primary city associated with area code 484. Other major communities include Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Chester, Coatesville, West Chester, Media, Norristown, and Pottstown.
The 484 region includes the Lehigh Valley along the Lehigh River and parts of the Philadelphia metropolitan area west of the city. PPL Center is in downtown Allentown, and Lehigh University is in Bethlehem.
Cities and Communities in the 484 Area Code
- Allentown, Lehigh County
- Bethlehem, Lehigh and Northampton counties
- Easton, Northampton County
- Reading, Berks County
- Boyertown, Berks County
- Kutztown, Berks County
- West Reading, Berks County
- Chester, Delaware County
- Media, Delaware County
- Coatesville, Chester County
- Downingtown, Chester County
- Kennett Square, Chester County
- Malvern, Chester County
- Phoenixville, Chester County
- West Chester, Chester County
- Conshohocken, Montgomery County
- King of Prussia, Montgomery County
- Norristown, Montgomery County
- Pottstown, Montgomery County
- Emmaus, Lehigh County
- Macungie, Lehigh County
History of Area Code 484
Area code 484 began service on June 5, 1999, as an overlay for area code 610. Area code 610 had been created on January 8, 1994, when part of the area served by area code 215 received a separate code.
Area code 484 did not replace area code 610. The overlay added new telephone numbers within the same geographic region. Area code 835 entered service on March 2, 2022, as another overlay for the 610 and 484 region to provide additional numbering capacity.
Key Facts About Area Code 484
- Area code 484 is a geographic area code in Pennsylvania's Mid-Atlantic region.
- Allentown is the primary city associated with area code 484.
- Area code 484 uses Eastern Time.
- Area code 484 is an overlay code that shares its service region with area code 610.
- Area code 484 began service on June 5, 1999.
- Area code 610 was created on January 8, 1994, through a split from area code 215.
- Area code 835 was added to the 610 and 484 region on March 2, 2022.
- PPL Center is located in Allentown, and Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What state is area code 484 in?
Area code 484 is in Pennsylvania.
What major cities use area code 484?
Major cities that use area code 484 include Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Chester, Coatesville, Norristown, Pottstown, and West Chester.
What time zone is area code 484 in?
Area code 484 uses Eastern Time.
Is area code 484 a toll-free number?
No, area code 484 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.