| State | Florida |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Eastern |
| Is Area Code 772 Toll Free? | No |
Area code 772 is the prefix associated with phone numbers in the North American Numbering Plan for the Treasure Coast located on the Southeastern coast of the State of Florida. The area code covers over 1500 square miles and contains 48 postal area zip codes.
The area referred to as the “Treasure Coast” includes Indian River County, St. Lucie County, and Martin County. The larger cities within the numbering plan area include, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, Vero Beach, Indiantown, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Hobe Sound, Palm Bay/Palm City along with counties like Brevard and many smaller cities.
In 2002, the area code was created in a split from area code 561 when the telephone number pool was becoming exhausted due to increased numbers of cell phone users. It is common that large population increases in major cities requires additional area codes to acommodate all of the residents within the coverage area.
History of the Area Code
The Treasure Coast had four different area codes in a 15-year span. For 41 years, the Treasure Coast was included in the 305 area code. In 1988, it was included in the 407 area code (which currently covers Orlando and central Florida). From 1996 to 2002, it belonged to NPA 561. In 2002, area code 772 was created, separating it from the 561 south Florida region.
Despite experiencing rapid growth and an influx of new residents to the Treasure Coast, 772 is not even close to exhaustion. In fact, the NANP using demographic data and current projections estimate the area will not need to introduce a new area code until at 2049 at the earliest.
About the Treasure Coast
The covered area was named the “Treasure Coast” after a Spanish Fleet known as “Treasure” was lost at sea in a 1715 hurricane. The area emerged because residents of this region wanted to distinguish themselves from Miami and the other southern Florida regions.
Area Code System
Area codes were created by the Bell System, which was formerly led by the once-popular Bell Telephone Company. They created the first area codes back in the 1940s still known today as the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) – what most people just know as “area codes.” The area-specific designated codes helped automate telephone calls across the country without needing a human operator to connect you.
Modern numbers require a country code when dialing from outside the country. This is followed by the Numbering Plan Area (NPA) code, the central office code (NXX) and the 4-digit subscriber number. When splits occur, a 10-digit number is often required even for local calls.
Known Scams for Area Code 772
Robocall disruptions and phone scams occur daily . The majority of us know the safest response to a call from a number we don’t recognize is to just not answer it. Unfortunately, scammers realize there are times we will answer or return the call, especially if it looks like a local number instead of an 800 or toll-free number. Because of this, scammers have found ways of engaging with potential victims by sparking intrigue or concern. After checking Federal Communications Commission reports, known scam calls have been reported to come from 772 numbers so it is best to be super careful when answering these calls.
The Most Common Scam to 772
Ring and run is the most common scam reported with the 772 area code. There are variations to the con, but typically the scammer attempts to create a sense of urgency. Upon answering, the caller quickly mentions a time-sensitive emergency and claims to represent an agency or organization that can help get you or a friend or relative. For example, they may say they are a bail bondsman or collection agency or a member of law enforcement. This is just an effort to get your credit card information. Report all scams to the Federal Trade Commission.
