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Why choose a Hicksville virtual phone number?
Part of the New York Metro
Hicksville sits inside the wider New York metro area, the same region that includes Yonkers and White Plains. A Ghost number with a New York area code fits right in whether you're meeting people from the city or coordinating with contacts up in Westchester.
631 Feels Local from Brentwood to Hicksville
631 is the code many people carry in Brentwood, out on Long Island. If you split time between Nassau and Suffolk counties, a 631 Ghost number keeps you sounding local on both ends.
914 Connects You to Westchester
914 is common in Yonkers and across Westchester towns like New Rochelle and Mount Vernon. Picking that code for a second line makes sense if you're job hunting or dating north of the city.
New York City Codes, One Line Away
347, 718, and 917 are all carried by many in New York City. A Ghost number in one of those codes lets you keep a city-facing line without moving your main number.
Near the Connecticut Border
Stamford and Norwalk sit just over the state line, close enough that plenty of Hicksville residents have ties there. A number that reads as local makes it easier to stay in touch without switching phones.
Most popular Hicksville virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 516 | Hempstead | Get a 516 number |
| +1 631 | Brentwood | Get a 631 number |
| +1 914 | Yonkers | Get a 914 number |
| +1 347 | New York | Get a 347 number |
| +1 718 | New York | Get a 718 number |
| +1 917 | New York | Get a 917 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Hicksville?
Hicksville sits in the Long Island suburbs of the New York metro, where jobs cluster around health care, education, and the retail and logistics networks that serve the wider city.
Health Care
Regional hospitals and clinics across Nassau County draw workers from Hicksville and neighboring towns like Hempstead.
Education
Local school districts and nearby colleges are steady employers for residents commuting around western Long Island.
Retail and Logistics
Being close to New York City keeps warehousing, distribution, and retail jobs steady for people commuting in from Hicksville.
About Hicksville
Area codes in service
6
Population
41,547
Hicksville itself isn't tied to a single area code, but the numbers many residents carry map onto the surrounding region. 516 is common in Hempstead, closer in on Long Island. 631 is common in Brentwood, out toward Suffolk County. 914 is common in Yonkers and the rest of Westchester. Further into the city, 347, 718, and 917 are all carried by many in New York.
The whole region runs on Eastern time, so calls between Hicksville, Yonkers, and New York City line up on the same clock. The three New York City codes, 347, 718, and 917, are overlay codes that share the same area, which is why so many numbers there mix and match.
Like much of the New York metro, people around Hicksville deal with a steady stream of unwanted robocalls and spam texts. Keeping a second Ghost number for online listings or new contacts is one way to keep those calls off your main line.
Places near Hicksville
The closest place to Hicksville in the Census list is Jericho, 2 miles northwest. The largest nearby is New York (8,478,072 people), 23 miles west. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 516 area code: Jericho, New Cassel, Salisbury, Bethpage, Levittown, Plainview, Westbury and East Meadow.
2 mi northwest · 14,808 people · area code 516, 631, 914, 347, 718, 917
2 mi west · 14,199 people · area code 516, 631, 347, 718, 917, 929
2 mi southwest · 12,618 people · area code 516, 631, 347, 718, 917, 929
2 mi southeast · 16,658 people · area code 516, 631, 347, 718, 917, 929
3 mi south · 51,758 people · area code 516, 631, 347, 718, 917, 929
3 mi northeast · 27,100 people · area code 516, 631, 914, 347, 718, 917
Westbury, NY
3 mi west · 15,871 people · area code 516, 631, 347, 718, 917, 929
4 mi southwest · 37,796 people · area code 516, 631, 347, 718, 917, 929
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Hicksville phone number?
You can pick a New York area code, like 516, 631, 914, 347, 718, or 917, and start using your Hicksville number within minutes of downloading Ghost.
Can I pick which area code my Hicksville number uses?
Yes. Ghost lets you choose from several New York area codes, including 516, 631, 914, 347, 718, and 917, so you can pick the one that fits how you use it.
What if I want to replace my Hicksville number later?
Yes. Ghost lets you delete your current number and pick a new one whenever you need to, without switching phones.