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About 835 Area Code:
This area code is situated in eastern Pennsylvania and covers cities such as Allentown, Reading, and Bethlehem. It serves as an overlay for area code 610, meaning it covers the same geographic region. With a population of 125,845 according to the 2020 census, Allentown is the third-most populous city in Pennsylvania. Historically, Allentown was a central hub for early industrialization. However, starting in the late 20th century, the city shifted towards a service-oriented economy due to the decline of heavy industry in the Rust Belt, a trend that began around 1980 and intensified in the final two decades of the century. Today, Allentown is home to the corporate headquarters of several major companies, including Air Products and PPL Corporation. As of 2007, the largest employer in Allentown is Lehigh Valley Health Network, which employs over 7,800 people.
Reading was among the early pioneers in transforming outlet shopping into a major tourist industry. Known as “The Pretzel City,” the area boasts a rich tradition of pretzel baking, with several prominent local bakeries such as Bachman, Dieffenbach, Tom Sturgis, and Unique Pretzel based in and around the city. In recent years, Reading has become a popular destination for cyclists, featuring over 125 miles of trails across five major preserves, and is recognized as an International Mountain Bicycling Association ride center. However, according to the 2010 census, Reading had the highest poverty rate among U.S. cities with populations over 65,000. Bethlehem is just two hours west of New York City, but it’s a world away. The former steel town is steeped in history and takes great pride in preserving its past. Highlights include the first pumped municipal water system in America, dating back to 1762, and the 1741 Gemeinhaus, the largest Colonial period log structure in continuous use in the US.
Area Code Time Info
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State:
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In area code 835, most FCC complaints have been submitted through wireless or mobile methods from 2014 to 2024. There has been some fluctuation in wired complaints, with an increase in 2021 after being inactive for a few years. VOIP complaints did not appear until 2024. Overall, residents in this area code prefer using wireless and mobile communication to file complaints.
The 835 area code has experienced fluctuations in complaints regarding unwanted calls, telemarketing, and robocalls over the years. Beginning with a single robocall complaint in 2014, reports have gradually increased, reaching three unwanted call complaints by 2018. A significant surge is noted in 2024, with four complaints recorded. Throughout this time, there have been no reports of telemarketing issues in this area code.
In area code 835, the trends in complaints show a variety of caller types over the years. Complaints about prerecorded voice calls increased slightly, going from one in 2014 to two in 2015. Live voice complaints experienced more fluctuation, reaching a peak of three in 2016, but mostly remained at zero. Although abandoned calls were rare, there were a couple of complaints about them in 2016 and 2020, while by 2024, complaints regarding text messages rose to three, indicating a shift in consumer attention towards different communication methods.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, about 70% of residents in the 835 area code identify as White, followed by Black or African American (about 10%) and two or more races (about 10%).
Median household income in the 835 area code was about $97,000 in 2024, compared with about $66,000 in 2012 (not adjusted for inflation). The national median in 2024 was about $81,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), the 835 area code is home to about 2.7 million people, up about 7% from 2012. Women make up about 51% of residents, and the median age is about 40 years, compared with about 39 nationally. Most residents live in Delaware County, Chester County and Montgomery County.
In 2024, about 66% of residents aged 16 and over in the 835 area code were in the labor force, compared with about 64% nationally. The unemployment rate was about 5.2%, against about 5.2% for the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Caller identified himself as "Rob, with the State" after asking clarification he said PA. Claimed to have a complaint about "you guys" and needed to discuss in person. He claimed to be outside my business at the time of call and would text me details about his credentials and times to meet.
Received text message from this number impersonating my CEO by name, stating he needed me to run confidential tasks. "Hi, (my name), where are at at the moment? I need you to run a quick task. - (CEO first and last name)"
This number is advertising for online jobs asking for banking information. No known address is associated with this number or name available. Total fraud going to on line neighbor sites, be aware.
He’s Trying to scam people by market place saying he would pay the item before get it and send a fake Zelle Messages.
This person is calling me claiming to be a cartel member and if I don't pay them they are going to come kill me.
called, did not leavea a message. Suspect it was a sales call or some type of fraud.
This called had a couple of pictures of people cut up and now I can't find it
From this number they are trying to get into fraud by asking for money
Spammer trying to get you to follow a QR code for fake court hearings
This number belongs to a scammed that pretended to be my bank.
Scammer phone number, do not entertain this person he's a fraudulent person
Regular I don’t understand very clearly all the information
Reported as not spam through quick feedback
Reported as not spam through quick feedback
This person is bad news, they get pictures from women and then start blackmailing them for money. Please do not contact me. I’m a Christian woman that made one dumb mistake, just find this guy. Who knows how many women there are. This is not the only phone number he has used. He is posing to be Riley Green and other famous people. By
Anonymous