Area code 270 covers western and south-central Kentucky, including Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Hopkinsville. Established in 1999 from a split of 502, it was overlaid in 2023 with area code 364, requiring ten-digit dialing. The region has deep ties to agriculture, manufacturing, and music, particularly in the fields of country and bluegrass. Bowling Green, home to Western Kentucky University and the Corvette Assembly Plant, is a focal point of economic and educational development. Area code 270 is symbolic of Kentucky's rural charm, industrial backbone, and enduring cultural traditions.