New Castle, Pennsylvania

Where Is Area Code 724?

Area code 724 is in western Pennsylvania. It serves communities outside the city of Pittsburgh, including much of the surrounding suburban, small-city, and rural area. New Castle is one of the cities in the 724 area code.

Area code 724 covers parts of many counties in western Pennsylvania, including Lawrence, Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Armstrong, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, and Mercer counties. Major cities and communities in the 724 region include New Castle, Greensburg, Washington, Uniontown, Butler, Beaver Falls, and New Kensington. The area also includes many towns in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region that are outside Allegheny County.

The 724 area includes parts of the Allegheny Plateau and the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania. It sits near major rivers such as the Monongahela, Youghiogheny, and Beaver rivers in different parts of the region. The area also includes well-known places such as California University of Pennsylvania's former campus in California, now part of PennWest University, and communities near Moraine State Park and Ohiopyle State Park.

History of Area Code 724

Area code 724 was created on February 1, 1998. It was split from area code 412, which had long served the Pittsburgh region and much of southwestern Pennsylvania. The split happened because the number of phone lines kept growing.

Area code 878 later overlaid both 412 and 724. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved 878 in 2000, and mandatory 10-digit dialing began in the region in 2001. This overlay let new numbers be added without changing existing 724 numbers.

Key Facts About Area Code 724

• Area code 724 is a geographic telephone area code in Pennsylvania.
• Area code 724 serves New Castle and other western Pennsylvania communities outside central Pittsburgh.
• Area code 724 was created on February 1, 1998, in a split from area code 412.
• Area code 878 overlays area code 724 and also overlays area code 412.
• Area code 724 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• New Castle, Greensburg, Washington, Uniontown, Butler, and Beaver Falls are among the best-known cities in area code 724.
• Area code 724 covers parts of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and extends into nearby smaller cities and rural communities.
• Notable places in the 724 region include Moraine State Park, Ohiopyle State Park, and PennWest University communities such as California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 724 in?

Area code 724 is in Pennsylvania.

What major cities use area code 724?

Major cities in area code 724 include New Castle, Greensburg, Washington, Uniontown, Butler, Beaver Falls, and New Kensington.

Is area code 724 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 724 is a geographic area code in western Pennsylvania.