Area code
772
772 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Florida, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 772 at a glance
NANPA lists 312 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 772, held by 34 holders across 8 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2002-02-11 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 312 |
| Pooled prefixes | 234 (75%) |
| Rate centers | 8 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 34 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-24 to 2026-03-20 (175 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 31 |
Rate centers in area code 772
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PTST LUCIE | 79 | 25% |
| VERO BEACH | 61 | 20% |
| STUART | 51 | 16% |
| FORTPIERCE | 50 | 16% |
| SEBASTIAN | 26 | 8% |
| HOBE SOUND | 20 | 6% |
| JENSEN BCH | 19 | 6% |
| INDIANTOWN | 6 | 2% |
Who holds the prefixes in 772
Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 67 (21%). 75% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 67 | 21% |
| Verizon Wireless | 29 | 9% |
| Metropcs | 25 | 8% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 24 | 8% |
| Omnipoint Miami E License | 22 | 7% |
| Onvoy | 21 | 7% |
| 28 other carriers | 124 | 40% |
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 772
- 1996-05-13 Area code 561, named as the parent of 772 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2002-02-11 Area code 772 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 772
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 772
31 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Fort Pierce, FL | 11 |
| Vero Beach, FL | 10 |
| Stuart, FL | 4 |
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 772 numbers
1,432 FCC complaints are on file for 1,117 numbers in 772, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 62 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 772 is one of them.
Next to 772 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 772 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 772 was first assigned in Florida. 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 Florida next to a 772 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 772
Where is area code 772?
NANPA assigns area code 772 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 772 sit?
Florida. 772 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 772 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 772 are Fort Pierce, FL, Vero Beach, FL and Stuart, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 772?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 772, Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 67 prefixes or 21%.
Which time zone does 772 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 772 as Eastern (E).
What year did 772 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2002-02-11, so 772 has been in use since 2002.
Does area code 772 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 772.
Which area codes are nearest to 772?
The area codes closest to 772, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 561 (about 66 miles), 728 (about 67 miles), 863 (about 79 miles), 321 (about 85 miles) and 407 (about 92 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 772 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 312 prefixes in service in 772, spread over 8 rate centers and 34 holders.
Are there complaints about 772 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,432 complaints for 1,117 numbers in 772. 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.