Area code 727 — St. Petersburg, Florida
- Area code
- 727
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Local time
- Eastern Time
Area code 727 covers St. Petersburg and surrounding communities in Florida.
Updated 28 July 2026
Where is area code 727?
Area code 727 is in St. Petersburg, Florida, covering St. Petersburg and surrounding communities in Florida. All 727 numbers are on Eastern Time.
Cities
St. Petersburg
Is area code 727 a scam?
No. Area code 727 is a legitimate area code serving St. Petersburg since 1998. Scammers spoof caller ID to display 727 numbers, which is why complaints exist against a code that is itself genuine.
Neighbour spoofing is the reason a local-looking number is not a guarantee. A caller anywhere in the world can display a 727 number, and the number they display may belong to a real business in St. Petersburg that has nothing to do with the call.
- Area code 727 had 556 different numbers reported for spam calls in the 30 days to 28 July 2026.
- Area code 727 ranks 107th of 331 US geographic area codes by spam complaint volume.
- Of the 584 complaints about area code 727 in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, 57% were reported as a recorded message or robocall.
- The most reported subject on area code 727 is calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends, appearing in 10% of its complaints in the 30 days to 28 July 2026.
Most reported numbers · last 30 days
| Number | Reports | Last reported |
|---|---|---|
| (727) 615-6808 | 5 | 5 days ago |
| (727) 565-4257 | 4 | 14 days ago |
| (727) 496-9276 | 3 | 12 days ago |
| (727) 564-9699 | 3 | 14 days ago |
| (727) 798-2468 | 3 | 15 days ago |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
What these calls were about
Each figure is that subject’s share of every 727 complaint in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, as categorised by the consumer who reported it.
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
10% of reported 727 calls · 61 complaints
Medical & prescriptions
10% of reported 727 calls · 61 complaints
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
5% of reported 727 calls · 32 complaints
Home improvement & cleaning
2% of reported 727 calls · 10 complaints
Warranties & protection plans
2% of reported 727 calls · 9 complaints
Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes
1% of reported 727 calls · 4 complaints
Businesses can prevent their own numbers from being mistaken for calls like these.
Calls from your 727 number not landing?
Why am I getting text messages from area code 727?
Texts from 727 numbers follow the same pattern as calls — mostly local businesses and services. Treat any text asking for payment or credentials as suspect regardless of the code.
The common patterns are a wrong-number opener that turns into conversation, an unsolicited job offer, and a crypto or investment tip. Do not reply, do not follow the link, and forward the message to 7726 (SPAM) to report it to your carrier.
Who works in the St. Petersburg area?
Area code 727 covers Pinellas County on Florida's Gulf Coast, with St. Petersburg as its largest city. The local economy mixes financial services, health care, marine science, and tourism. Raymond James Financial is headquartered in the county and ranks among the region's biggest private employers, alongside hospital systems like BayCare and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront also supports a cluster of oceanographic research, anchored by the University of South Florida's marine science campus and federal agencies stationed nearby.
Who lives in the 727 region
St. Petersburg counted 262,732 residents in 2024 with a median household income of $75,192 and a poverty rate of 12.5 percent, per DataUSA. The city has shed its old reputation as a retirement town. Younger workers have moved into its downtown and its arts district, and the population now spans retirees, service workers, and a growing professional class. Seasonal swings still matter: winter brings snowbirds and tourists, and many businesses staff up accordingly.
What a 727 number signals to a caller
A number in area code 727 signals Pinellas County, distinct from Tampa's 813 across the bay, and locals notice the difference. Callers from outside the region describe business contact as friendly and unhurried, though financial and medical offices keep standard professional hours and expect appointments. Ten-digit dialing is the norm across Florida, so include the area code every time.
Questions
Where is area code 727?
Area code 727 serves St. Petersburg and surrounding communities in Florida. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
What state is area code 727 in?
Area code 727 is in Florida. It is not in Port St. Lucie — those are area code 772.
Is area code 727 toll free?
No. Area code 727 is a geographic area code serving St. Petersburg, Florida. The toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888, and a call to a 727 number is charged at your normal rate.
Why am I getting calls from 727?
Calls displaying a 727 number come from businesses and individuals in the St. Petersburg area, and from anywhere at all when caller ID is spoofed to look local. 556 727 numbers were reported to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026.
How do I block calls from area code 727?
Both iOS and Android can silence calls from unknown numbers, and every major US carrier offers free call-blocking. Blocking the whole of area code 727 is rarely worth it, because spoofed numbers change constantly and you would lose legitimate calls from St. Petersburg.