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Why choose a Scranton virtual phone number?
The Scranton-Wilkes-Barre corridor
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre sit about 25 miles apart and run together for work and daily errands. A 272 or 570 number reads as local to people on either end of that stretch.
Two codes, one city
Scranton carries both 272 and 570. You can pick whichever one feels right, and either one shows up looking like it belongs to Scranton.
Matching across the valley
If you're meeting people between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, a 570 or 272 number doesn't flag you as out of town to someone browsing from the other city.
Staying reachable in Wilkes-Barre too
So much day-to-day traffic runs between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre that a Scranton number set to 570 or 272 still reads as familiar to contacts on the Wilkes-Barre side.
Most popular Scranton 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 Scranton?
Scranton anchors the northeastern Pennsylvania region and works closely with nearby Wilkes-Barre on jobs and services.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical practices around Scranton and Wilkes-Barre employ a large share of the local workforce.
Education
Colleges and school systems based in Scranton draw students and staff from across the surrounding region.
Logistics and warehousing
Scranton's position along major highway routes makes it a hub for distribution and warehousing work serving the wider Northeast.
About Scranton
Area codes in service
2
Population
75,905
Scranton carries two area codes, 272 and 570. Both are tied directly to Scranton, and the city sits close enough to Wilkes-Barre, about 25 miles away, that the two places share a lot of daily back-and-forth.
Scranton runs on Eastern time. The 272 code is an overlay layered on top of 570, meaning the two codes cover the same area rather than splitting the city into separate zones.
People in this part of Pennsylvania report dealing with a steady mix of robocalls and spoofed numbers, the same kind of unwanted calls seen across much of the state. Keeping a second number for classifieds, dating apps, or new contacts is a simple way to keep that traffic off your main line.
Places near Scranton
The closest place to Scranton in the Census list is Taylor, 3 miles west. Scranton is the largest place within 30 miles. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 272 area code: Taylor, Dunmore, Moosic, Throop, Old Forge, Dickson City, Olyphant and Avoca.
3 mi west · 6,252 people · area code 272, 570
3 mi east · 14,249 people · area code 272, 570
Moosic, PA
4 mi southwest · 6,018 people · area code 272, 570
4 mi northeast · 4,125 people · area code 272, 570
5 mi southwest · 8,654 people · area code 272, 570
5 mi north · 6,010 people · area code 272, 570
Olyphant, PA
6 mi northeast · 5,397 people · area code 272, 570
6 mi southwest · 2,554 people · area code 272, 570
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Scranton phone number?
You can pick a Scranton number with area code 272 or 570 and start using it in minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier.
Can I choose between area code 272 and 570?
Yes. Both codes serve Scranton, so you can pick whichever one you want when you set up your number.
Will my Scranton number still work if I'm often in Wilkes-Barre?
Yes. Wilkes-Barre is only about 25 miles from Scranton and the two cities share so much daily traffic that a 570 or 272 number reads as local on both sides.