Port St. Lucie, Florida

Where Is Area Code 772?

Area code 772 is in southeastern Florida on the Atlantic coast. It serves the Treasure Coast region, including Port St. Lucie and nearby communities. The code is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is a geographic area code for this part of Florida.

Area code 772 covers all of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. Major cities and communities in the 772 area include Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Sebastian, Okeechobee, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, and Palm City. Port St. Lucie is the largest city in the area code.

The region includes the Atlantic shoreline, the Indian River Lagoon, and part of Lake Okeechobee. Notable places in the 772 area include the St. Lucie Inlet, downtown Stuart, and the New York Mets spring training complex in Port St. Lucie at Clover Park.

History of Area Code 772

Area code 772 was created on February 11, 2002. It was split from area code 561 as phone use grew along Florida's Treasure Coast. The split gave the coastal and inland counties north of Palm Beach County their own area code.

Area code 772 is a split area code, not an overlay. That means it replaced 561 for its service area instead of sharing the same territory with another code. The change reflected steady population growth and rising demand for new telephone numbers in Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, and nearby communities.

Key Facts About Area Code 772

• Area code 772 is in Florida, and Port St. Lucie is the largest city in the area it serves.
• Area code 772 serves the Treasure Coast region of Florida, including Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties.
• Area code 772 was created on February 11, 2002, in a split from area code 561.
• Area code 772 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 772 is a geographic local area code, not a toll-free code.
• Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee are among the best-known cities in area code 772.
• The Indian River Lagoon and Lake Okeechobee are major geographic features within the 772 service area.
• Notable sites in area code 772 include Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, home of the New York Mets' spring training operations, and Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 772 in?

Area code 772 is in Florida.

What major cities use area code 772?

Major cities in area code 772 include Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Sebastian, and Okeechobee.

Is area code 772 a toll-free number?

No, area code 772 is a geographic area code.