Area Code 315

Where Is Area Code 315?

Area code 315 is the area code for central upstate New York. When area code 315 was put into service on January 1, 1947, it was one of New York’s original area codes. In 1954, area code 315 and area code 716 were split to form area code 607. On March 11, 2017, area code 680 was introduced as an overlay of area code 315. Area code 315 is located in the Eastern Time Zone and covers 18 counties of New York.

Syracuse is a city in New York and is the county seat of Onondaga County. The city was named after the original Greek city Syracuse. Syracuse is located at the intersection of Interstate 81 and Interstate 90 and is the economic and educational center of Central New York. Syracuse is situated at the northeast corner of the Finger Lakes region; the land north of the city is flat while the land south of the city is hilly. Syracuse has a humid continental climate and is considered the snowiest city in the United States. Going back in history, the area was settled in the 1600s by French missionaries. The report of salty brine springs in the area in the mid 1600s led to the beginning of the commercial salt production in Syracuse from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. The rapid development of commercial salt production earned Syracuse the nickname “The Salt City.” After the decline of the salt industry in 1865, the city turned to manufacturing, which paved the way for companies such as the Franklin Automobile Company and the Century Motor Vehicle Company.

Some of the most widely recognized neighborhoods in Syracuse include Downtown Syracuse, Eastwood, Little Italy, University Hill, and Westcott. Over the past decade, industrial jobs have left the city and local and state government jobs have declined. The city’s top employers are in education and the service industry; the top three employers are State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University, and Wegmans Food Markets. Points of interest in the city include the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the Erie Canal Museum, the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, and the Everson Museum of Art. Major parks in the city include Burnet Park, Thornden Park, and Onondaga Park. Shopping, dining, and entertainment are done at Destiny USA, the sixth largest shopping center in the United States. When it comes to sports, Syracuse is a top-division, minor-league and college sports city.

Utica is a city in New York and is the county seat of Oneida County. Utica is situated on the Mohawk River at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains. Utica is considered a layover city because it is 90 miles northwest of Albany and 45 miles east of Syracuse. The city alternates between a continental climate and a humid continental climate. Utica has a population of 62,235 and the racial makeup of the city is 69.0% White, 15.3% African American, 10.5% Hispanic, and 7.2% Asian (2010 Census). Unfortunately Utica is among the top ten most dangerous cities in New York. When the textile industry declined in the early 20th century, the city turned to electronics manufacturing, food processing, and machinery and equipment. Points of interest in the city include the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, the Stanley Center for the Arts, and the Utica Zoo. Food that comes from Utica includes chicken riggies, Utica greens, mushroom stew, and Italian tomato pie.

Rome is a city located in Oneida County in New York. Rome has a population of 33,725 and the racial makeup of the city is 87.42% White, 7.10% African American, 5.32% Hispanic, and 1.09% Asian (2010 Census). For the most part, Rome is a fairly safe city to reside in. The John F. Kennedy Civic Arena, an indoor ice-skating and ice hockey arena, is one of Rome’s most popular venues. Points of interest in the city include the Fort Stanwix National Monument, the Delta Lake State Park, the Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, and the Capitol Theatre.

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