Area code
570
570 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Pennsylvania, which has 15 area codes in total.
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Area code 570 at a glance
NANPA lists 781 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 570, held by 53 holders across 180 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1998-12-05 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 272 (2013-10-21) |
| Prefixes in use | 781 |
| Pooled prefixes | 577 (74%) |
| Rate centers | 180 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 53 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-17 to 2026-01-13 (265 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 132 |
Rate centers in area code 570
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SCRANTON | 64 | 8% |
| WILKSBARRE | 45 | 6% |
| WILLIAMSPT | 33 | 4% |
| STROUDSBG | 31 | 4% |
| PITTSTON | 29 | 4% |
| HAZLETON | 21 | 3% |
| POTTSVILLE | 20 | 3% |
| BLOOMSBURG | 19 | 2% |
| 172 other rate centers | 519 | 66% |
Who holds the prefixes in 570
Verizon Pennsylvania holds the most prefixes, 155 (20%). 74% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon Pennsylvania | 155 | 20% |
| Commonwealth Telephone Company | 75 | 10% |
| Verizon Wireless | 75 | 10% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 68 | 9% |
| Core Communications | 62 | 8% |
| Level 3 Communications | 53 | 7% |
| 47 other carriers | 293 | 38% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 570
- 1947-01-01 Area code 717, named as the parent of 570 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1998-12-05 Area code 570 went into service.
- 2013-10-21 Area code 272 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 570.
Area codes nearest to 570
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 570
132 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Scranton, PA | 13 |
| Pittston, PA | 3 |
| Dallas, PA | 2 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 570 numbers
2,333 FCC complaints are on file for 1,896 numbers in 570, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 95 |
Other area codes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one state with 15 area codes in the NANPA table. 570 is one of them.
Next to 570 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 570 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 570 was first assigned in Pennsylvania. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Pennsylvania next to a 570 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 570
Where is area code 570?
NANPA assigns area code 570 to Pennsylvania, United States.
In which state does area code 570 sit?
Pennsylvania. 570 is one of 15 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 570 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 570 are Scranton, PA, Pittston, PA and Dallas, PA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 570?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 570, Verizon Pennsylvania holds the most prefixes, 155 prefixes or 20%.
Which time zone does 570 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 570 as Eastern (E).
What year did 570 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1998-12-05, so 570 has been in use since 1998.
Does area code 570 have an overlay?
Yes. 272 (in service 2013-10-21) shares the same area with 570, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 570?
The area codes closest to 570, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 835 (about 61 miles), 484 (about 65 miles), 610 (about 65 miles), 607 (about 71 miles) and 215 (about 82 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 570 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 781 prefixes in service in 570, spread over 180 rate centers and 53 holders.
Are there complaints about 570 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 2,333 complaints for 1,896 numbers in 570. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.