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Get a real Kingston, Pennsylvania phone number on your iPhone, with your pick of the 272 or 570 area code. It works for calling and texting, and you can set it up in minutes. No new SIM, no second phone, just a second number that's yours.
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Why choose a Kingston virtual phone number?
You're part of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area
Kingston sits close to Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, and plenty of people here work, shop, or see family across town lines. A 272 or 570 number reads as local no matter which side of the river you're calling.
Scranton shares your area codes
The 272 and 570 codes are also carried by many residents in Scranton. If you're texting a landlord, a client, or a date up that way, your Kingston number won't look out of place.
Hazleton connections stay local
If work or family pulls you toward Hazleton, a 570 number keeps that contact feeling like a hometown call instead of an unfamiliar one.
A 272 or 570 number reads as home
Because both codes cover this stretch of northeastern Pennsylvania, people are more likely to pick up a call from 272 or 570 than from a number they don't recognize.
Most popular Kingston virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 272 | Scranton | Get a 272 number |
| +1 570 | Scranton | Get a 570 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Kingston?
Kingston is home to 13,476 people and sits within the wider Wyoming Valley area near Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, where a mix of healthcare, education, and distribution work keeps the local economy going.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics in the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton area employ many Kingston residents in medical and support roles.
Education
School districts and colleges across Wilkes-Barre and Scranton draw teachers, staff, and students from Kingston.
Logistics and distribution
The region's highway access has made it a draw for warehousing and distribution jobs, pulling workers from Kingston and neighboring Hazleton.
About Kingston
Area codes in service
2
Population
13,476
Kingston uses both the 272 and 570 area codes, the same codes carried by many people in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Hazleton. A number in either code fits naturally across this part of the Wyoming Valley.
The region runs on Eastern Time, and 272 and 570 overlay the same area rather than splitting it geographically. The second code was added for capacity, not to mark a different part of town.
Like much of the country, people in this part of Pennsylvania most often report unwanted robocalls and telemarketing calls when they file complaints with the FTC, more than scam texts or imposter calls.
Places near Kingston
The closest place to Kingston in the Census list is Edwardsville, 1 miles west. The largest nearby is Scranton (75,905 people), 15 miles northeast. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 272 area code: Edwardsville, Forty Fort, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Larksville, Swoyersville, Wyoming and Ashley.
1 mi west · 4,977 people · area code 272, 570
Forty Fort, PA
1 mi northeast · 4,281 people · area code 272, 570
1 mi southeast · 44,661 people · area code 272, 570
Luzerne, PA
2 mi north · 2,752 people · area code 272, 570
Larksville, PA
2 mi west · 4,305 people · area code 272, 570
2 mi north · 5,092 people · area code 272, 570
Wyoming, PA
4 mi northeast · 3,151 people · area code 272, 570
Ashley, PA
4 mi south · 2,632 people · area code 272, 570
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Kingston phone number?
You can get one in minutes. Download Ghost, pick a 272 or 570 area code, and you're set.
Can I choose between 272 and 570?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick either the 272 or 570 area code when you set up your Kingston number.
Can I use my Kingston number for both calls and texts?
Yes. Your Ghost number handles both calls and texts right from the Ghost app on your iPhone.