253 area code

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253 phone number

With just a few clicks, you can sign up for a phone number and start building your presence in any area code you like, from coast to coast. A local number helps you establish that your business is part of the community. Plus, most people are more receptive to calls from their local area code.

From population to big cities, adjacent area codes, and nearby counties, let’s look at some of the most important details on area code 253:

Important facts

The heart of area code 253 and its largest city is Tacoma, Washington. With a population of 219,346 people, many callers in this area code hail from the greater Pierce County area. But that’s not all there is to area code 253. The area code covers outlying regions as well. It includes portions of Tacoma, Lakewood, Auburn, Puyallup, Enumclaw, Spanaway, and the southern suburbs of Seattle.

Area code 253 touches 2 different counties, including Pierce and King counties.

You can find other major cities in nearby area codes like 206 (Seattle, WA), 360/564 (Vancouver, WA), 425 (Bellevue, WA), and 509 (Spokane, WA).

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Doing business in area code 253

What’s the startup climate like for new businesses in area code 253? Here are some statistics on population, employment, and core regional businesses:

The largest county in area code 253, Pierce County, lies entirely within Pacific Standard Time. Population in the area is rising slightly. There was a 0.15% population change from 2019 to 2020.

Overall unemployment rates are significant for businesses looking to source talent and grow their presence in a new area. Between 2019 and 2020, the city of Tacoma’s unemployment rate was 9.6%.

But none of these demographics tell the whole story of new business opportunities in the area. In fact, in area code 253, new enterprises are slightly dropping. Business applications were up 18.00% from 2019 to 2020. And many of these endeavors are thriving with a startup survival of rate 63.40% within Washington.

New businesses can also benefit from working closely with large existing industries. Washington’s top three industries are:

  • Educational services, and health care and social assistance
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services

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Try out calling and texting with an area code tied to this flourishing region and confirm OpenPhone is a great fit for your business by starting a free seven-day trial of OpenPhone.

Whether you're looking for a local Tacoma or North American toll-free number, getting started is simple.

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How to get a 253 phone number

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