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Ghost gives you a real Auburn, Maine phone number with the 207 area code, the same code carried by neighbors in Lewiston, Brunswick, and Portland. Set it up on your iPhone and start calling and texting in minutes.
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Why choose an Auburn virtual phone number?
Lewiston is one text away
Auburn and Lewiston sit on opposite banks of the Androscoggin River and share a single job market and daily traffic across the bridge. A 207 number lets you text landlords, babysitters, or coworkers in Lewiston without it looking like a random out-of-state call.
Brunswick job leads stay local
Brunswick is close enough for a regular commute or a house search. When employers or landlords there see a 207 number, it reads as someone already in the area, not a stranger calling from far away.
Portland recognizes 207 too
207 is Maine's only area code, so the same number that looks local in Auburn looks local in Portland as well. If you split time between the two cities for work or family, one Ghost number covers both without raising questions.
A number that fits a city of 25,200
Auburn is small enough that a number people don't recognize gets noticed. Ghost lets you hand out a second 207 number for selling a couch, meeting someone from a dating app, or renting a room, and keep your personal line for people who already know you.
Most popular Auburn virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 207 | Portland | Get a 207 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Auburn?
Auburn and Lewiston form Maine's second-largest metro area, built originally on textile and shoe manufacturing along the Androscoggin River. Today the region's economy leans on healthcare, education, and logistics.
Healthcare
Regional hospitals and clinics serving the Lewiston-Auburn area are among the area's largest employers.
Education
Colleges and school systems in the twin cities anchor a steady base of jobs and draw students and staff from across the region.
Manufacturing and logistics
The area's mill history has given way to smaller manufacturing and distribution operations that still rely on the Androscoggin corridor.
About Auburn
Area codes in service
1
Population
25,200
Maine runs on a single area code, 207, which covers the whole state. That means Auburn, Lewiston, Brunswick, and Portland all carry the same code, so a Ghost number with 207 reads as local anywhere in the state, not just in Auburn.
Auburn is in the Eastern time zone, along with the rest of Maine. Because 207 is the state's only code, there's no separate overlay code to sort out. One area, one code, covering everyone from the coast to the Lewiston-Auburn area.
Residents in the area report the usual mix of unwanted robocalls and spam texts that show up on personal numbers everywhere. Keeping a second Ghost number for selling items, dating apps, or job listings keeps that traffic off the phone you actually use with people you know.
Places near Auburn
The closest place to Auburn in the Census list is Lewiston, 4 miles east. The largest nearby is Lewiston (38,772 people), 4 miles east. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 207 area code: Lewiston, Topsham, Yarmouth, North Windham, Brunswick, Bath, Gardiner and Hallowell.
4 mi east · 38,772 people · area code 207
18 mi southeast · 6,623 people · area code 207
20 mi south · 6,125 people · area code 207
North Windham, ME
20 mi southwest · 5,274 people · area code 207
20 mi southeast · 17,033 people · area code 207
23 mi southeast · 8,817 people · area code 207
24 mi east · 6,160 people · area code 207
26 mi northeast · 2,619 people · area code 207
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get an Auburn, Maine phone number?
You can pick a 207 number and start using it in minutes, right from the Ghost app on your iPhone.
Can I choose a 207 number even if I'm closer to Lewiston or Portland than Auburn?
Yes. 207 covers the whole state, so you can pick a 207 number in Ghost no matter which Maine city you're closest to, including Auburn, Lewiston, or Portland.
Does a Ghost number work for calling and texting people in Lewiston and Brunswick?
Yes. You can call and text anyone in the US and Canada from your Ghost number, including neighbors in Lewiston and Brunswick.