Cities in area code 276
Which places use area code 276? 78 rate centers in Virginia, the biggest being Abingdon, Norton, Martinsville. Data below is NANPA's official prefix-to-rate-center mapping.
By numbering footprint the leading localities are Abingdon, Norton, Martinsville, Wytheville, Bristol, Richlands, Galax and Marion, and 69 smaller communities down to single-prefix localities. Prefix counts track lines in service, so the ranking is a reasonable proxy for where the code's subscribers actually are.
All of the code's territory keeps Eastern time.
Remember that people keep numbers when they relocate, so a 276 number is a where-it-was-issued fact, not a where-they-are fact.
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Metro area | All codes serving it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 24 | — | 276 |
| Norton | 24 | — | 276 |
| Martinsville | 20 | — | 276 |
| Wytheville | 18 | — | 276 |
| Bristol | 16 | — | 276 |
| Richlands | 14 | — | 276 |
| Galax | 11 | — | 276 |
| Marion | 11 | — | 276 |
| Lebanon | 9 | — | 276 |
| Big Stone Gap | 7 | — | 276 |
| Hillsville | 7 | — | 276 |
| Bluefield | 6 | — | 276 |
| Gate City | 6 | — | 276 |
| Tazewell | 6 | — | 276 |
| Coeburn | 6 | — | 276 |
| Grundy | 5 | — | 276 |
| Stuart | 5 | — | 276 |
| Wise | 5 | — | 276 |
| Pennington Gap | 5 | — | 276 |
| Collinsville | 5 | — | 276 |
| Meadows of Dan | 4 | — | 276 |
| Haysi | 4 | — | 276 |
| Rural Retreat | 4 | — | 276 |
| Cana | 4 | — | 276 |
| Jonesville | 4 | — | 276 |
| Independence | 4 | — | 276 |
| Spencer | 4 | — | 276 |
| Clintwood | 4 | — | 276 |
| Appalachia | 4 | — | 276 |
| Pound | 4 | — | 276 |
| Bassett | 4 | — | 276 |
| Honaker | 4 | — | 276 |
| Laurel Fork | 3 | — | 276 |
| Bland | 3 | — | 276 |
| Mouth of Wilson | 3 | — | 276 |
| Morrison City | 3 | — | 276 |
| Woolwine | 3 | — | 276 |
| Saint Paul | 3 | — | 276 |
| Oakwood | 3 | — | 276 |
| Fieldale | 3 | — | 276 |
| Saltville | 3 | — | 276 |
| Davenport | 3 | — | 276 |
| Chilhowie | 3 | — | 276 |
| Ridgeway | 3 | — | 276 |
| Fries | 3 | — | 276 |
| Saint Charles | 3 | — | 276 |
| Meadowview | 3 | — | 276 |
| Sylvatus | 3 | — | 276 |
| Cumberland Gap | 3 | — | 276 |
| Dante | 3 | — | 276 |
| Max Meadows | 3 | — | 276 |
| Williams Mill | 2 | — | 276 |
| Ararat | 2 | — | 276 |
| Dwight | 2 | — | 276 |
| Konnarock | 2 | — | 276 |
| Austinville | 2 | — | 276 |
| Sugar Grove | 2 | — | 276 |
| Big Prater | 2 | — | 276 |
| Comers Rock-elk Creek | 2 | — | 276 |
| Glade Spring | 2 | — | 276 |
| Duffield | 2 | — | 276 |
| Clinchport | 2 | — | 276 |
| Burkes Garden | 2 | — | 276 |
| Damascus | 2 | — | 276 |
| Nickelsville | 2 | — | 276 |
| Cripple Creek | 2 | — | 276 |
| Ceres | 2 | — | 276 |
| Hurley | 2 | — | 276 |
| Big Rock | 2 | — | 276 |
| Maxie | 2 | — | 276 |
| Axton | 2 | — | 276 |
| Rocky Gap | 2 | — | 276 |
| Clinchco | 2 | — | 276 |
| Pocahontas | 2 | — | 276 |
| Fort Blackmore | 2 | — | 276 |
| Dungannon | 1 | — | 276 |
| Rich Valley | 1 | — | 276 |
| Jewell Ridge | 1 | — | 276 |
FAQ
What is the biggest city in area code 276?
Abingdon holds the most active prefixes (24), making it the code's largest numbering locality.
How many places does 276 cover?
78 rate centers in Virginia hold active 276 prefixes, from Abingdon down to communities with a single prefix.
Does a 276 number guarantee the caller lives in one of these places?
No — the tables show where number blocks were issued. Porting and VoIP let people keep or acquire numbers anywhere.