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Why choose an East Orange virtual phone number?
Part of the Newark calling area
East Orange sits right next to Newark, and both share the 862 and 973 area codes. A number with either code reads as local to anyone across that stretch of Essex County.
Jersey City runs on 201 and 551
If you spend time in Jersey City for work or family, a 201 or 551 number can feel just as familiar there as an East Orange number does at home.
Elizabeth's 908 line
Elizabeth, a short drive south, carries the 908 area code. Picking it up gives you a number that fits in if you're regularly texting people around Union County.
732 covers the Toms River side of the state
Many people who moved north from the Toms River area still carry a 732 number. Ghost lets you hold onto that code even after settling in East Orange.
Most popular East Orange virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 862 | Newark | Get a 862 number |
| +1 973 | Newark | Get a 973 number |
| +1 201 | Jersey City | Get a 201 number |
| +1 551 | Jersey City | Get a 551 number |
| +1 908 | Elizabeth | Get a 908 number |
| +1 732 | Toms River | Get a 732 number |
Local economy
Why do business in East Orange?
East Orange sits inside the Newark metro, one of the larger job centers in New Jersey, and its economy leans on the industries that anchor the wider region.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across the Newark area draw East Orange residents for both care and jobs, making healthcare one of the steadiest employers in the region.
Education
Public schools and nearby colleges around Newark and East Orange employ a large share of local workers.
Transportation and logistics
Proximity to Newark's highways and rail lines makes transportation and logistics a steady source of work for area residents.
About East Orange
Area codes in service
6
Population
71,850
The 862 and 973 area codes are tied to Newark and cover East Orange as well, so a number in either code fits right into daily life here. Jersey City carries 201 and 551, Elizabeth carries 908, and 732 is common further south around Toms River, a code many transplants keep even after moving north.
East Orange runs on Eastern Time, same as the rest of New Jersey and the Newark metro. 862 and 973 are overlay codes, meaning they cover the same region rather than separate areas, and 201 and 551 work the same way for Jersey City.
Across New Jersey, residents regularly report unwanted calls to the FTC, mostly robocalls and numbers spoofed to look local. Keeping a second Ghost number for public listings or online marketplaces keeps your personal line off those lists.
Places near East Orange
The closest place to East Orange in the Census list is Ampere North, 1 miles northeast. The largest nearby is New York (8,478,072 people), 16 miles southeast. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 862 area code: Ampere North, Watsessing, East Newark, Glen Ridge, Harrison, Newark, North Arlington and Kearny.
Ampere North, NJ
1 mi northeast · 5,132 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
2 mi north · 8,078 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
East Newark, NJ
3 mi east · 2,539 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
3 mi north · 8,204 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
3 mi southeast · 22,182 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
3 mi southeast · 317,303 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
5 mi east · 16,694 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
Kearny, NJ
5 mi east · 40,866 people · area code 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, 732
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get an East Orange phone number?
You can pick your area code and start calling and texting within minutes of downloading Ghost.
Can I choose between 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, or 732?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick the area code you want when you set up your number, whether that's 862 or 973 for the Newark area, 201 or 551 for Jersey City, 908 for Elizabeth, or 732 if you want to keep a Toms River-area code.
Will an East Orange number look local to people I text?
Yes. A number with an 862 or 973 area code shows up as local to anyone in East Orange, Newark, and the surrounding towns.