Area code 270 serves western and south-central Kentucky, including cities such as Bowling Green, Owensboro, Hopkinsville, and Paducah. It was created in 1999 from a split of area code 502 to better serve the expanding population of the western region. In 2014, area code 364 was introduced as an overlay, making ten-digit dialing mandatory across the 270 region. The area is known for its agriculture, bourbon distilleries, and military presence near Fort Campbell. 270 remains an important part of Kentucky’s telecommunications landscape and is widely used in regional branding and local business identity.