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Economic Overview
The 315 area code region has a diverse economy with key sectors including education, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. Major employers include Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Lockheed Martin, and several large hospital systems. The area is also known for dairy farming and food processing, along with a growing presence of high-tech and research industries.
Geographical Overview
Area code 315 covers much of central and northern New York State, including cities such as Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown. It spans parts of several counties, including Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Madison, and Cayuga. The region features a mix of urban centers, small towns, rural areas, and scenic landscapes like the Finger Lakes and the eastern shore of Lake Ontario.
Location Info
The 315 area code includes Syracuse and its suburbs, stretches east to Utica and Rome, north to Watertown and the Thousand Islands, and west toward Oswego and Auburn. Its boundaries are roughly from the Canadian border (St. Lawrence River) in the north to the southern portion of Oneida County, and from the eastern edge of Onondaga County to the western parts of Herkimer County. It does not include Rochester, Albany, or Buffalo metropolitan areas.
Population Demographics
The 315 region is home to a population that is largely non-Hispanic White, with significant African American, Hispanic, and growing immigrant communities, particularly in Syracuse and Utica. The area has a mix of urban, suburban, and rural populations, with median household incomes generally below the national average. The population is characterized by a range of ages, with a notable proportion of college students and an aging rural demographic.
Time Zone Info
Area code 315 is entirely within the Eastern Time Zone (ET).
Other Area Code Details
Area code 315 was one of the original area codes established in 1947. In 2017, due to number exhaustion, the overlay area code 680 was introduced for the same geographic area. The region is known for historic sites such as Fort Stanwix, the Erie Canal, and the Thousand Islands, as well as for its snowy winters and vibrant fall foliage.
