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Get a real Gloucester, Massachusetts phone number with a 978 or 351 area code, the same codes carried by many across the North Shore and into Lowell. Set it up in the Ghost app on the iPhone you already carry and start in minutes.
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Why choose a Gloucester virtual phone number?
A North Shore number for Salem and Peabody contacts
Gloucester sits along the coast near Salem and Peabody, and a 978 number reads local to contacts across that stretch of the North Shore.
One area code, two hubs: Lowell and Cape Ann
978 and 351 also cover Lowell, so a Gloucester Ghost number fits in whether you're texting someone in the Merrimack Valley or right here on Cape Ann.
Boston-area codes for commuters
Many people in the Boston area carry 617, 857, 781, or 339. If you commute in for work or keep clients there, a Ghost number with one of those codes keeps that line separate from your Gloucester one.
Lynn and Lawrence share the same code family
Lynn and Lawrence, two of the larger cities near Gloucester, sit inside the same 978 and 351 overlay. A Gloucester number travels well across that whole corridor.
Moving along the coast without losing your number
Whether you're headed toward Revere, Everett, or Malden, a Ghost number tied to Gloucester's area codes stays with you instead of getting left behind.
Most popular Gloucester virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 351 | Lowell | Get a 351 number |
| +1 978 | Lowell | Get a 978 number |
| +1 339 | Boston | Get a 339 number |
| +1 781 | Boston | Get a 781 number |
| +1 617 | Boston | Get a 617 number |
| +1 857 | Boston | Get a 857 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Gloucester?
Gloucester's economy still runs on its working harbor, alongside tourism and healthcare that serve the wider Cape Ann area.
Fishing and seafood
Gloucester's harbor has long anchored the seafood industry on Cape Ann, from commercial fishing boats to processing and distribution.
Tourism
The coastline and historic harbor draw visitors year-round, supporting hotels, restaurants, and seasonal work.
Healthcare
Regional hospitals and clinics serve Cape Ann and the surrounding North Shore towns.
About Gloucester
Area codes in service
6
Population
30,491
Gloucester's phone numbers come from two area code pairs. 351 and 978 also serve Lowell, while 339, 781, 617, and 857 are carried by many people in and around Boston. Neighbouring communities like Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Malden, Revere, Everett, Haverhill, and Lawrence draw from these same codes, so a Gloucester number reads local across a wide stretch of eastern Massachusetts.
The whole region runs on Eastern Time. 351 and 978 overlay the same geographic area around Lowell and the Merrimack Valley, and 339, 781, 617, and 857 overlay the Boston area the same way, so none of these codes point to just one town on its own.
Gloucester is a coastal city on Cape Ann with a population of 30,491. It's small enough that a local number still feels personal, even as it connects you to the larger cities just down the coast.
Places near Gloucester
The closest place to Gloucester in the Census list is Rockport, 3 miles east. The largest nearby is Boston (673,458 people), 26 miles southwest. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 351 area code: Rockport, Beverly, Marblehead, Danvers, Salem, Swampscott, Peabody and Salisbury.
Rockport, MA
3 mi east · 5,010 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
10 mi southwest · 43,223 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
12 mi southwest · 20,441 people · area code 339, 781, 351, 978, 617, 857
14 mi west · 28,087 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
14 mi southwest · 45,677 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
15 mi southwest · 15,111 people · area code 339, 781, 351, 978, 617, 857
16 mi southwest · 55,418 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
Salisbury, MA
16 mi northwest · 5,629 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Gloucester phone number?
You can pick a 978 or 351 number and start calling and texting within minutes on your iPhone.
Can I choose a Boston-area code instead of a Gloucester one?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick 339, 781, 617, or 857 if you want a number that reads local to Boston, alongside the 978 and 351 options tied to Gloucester and Lowell.
Do I need a second phone or SIM card for this number?
No. Your Gloucester number lives in the Ghost app on the phone you already have, right next to your personal line.