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Why choose a Homewood virtual phone number?
Close to Chicago, Cicero, and Hammond
Homewood sits within a short drive of Chicago, Cicero, and Hammond, Indiana. A Homewood number keeps you recognizable to people across that whole stretch of the south suburbs and into northwest Indiana.
A 708 Number Reads Local Near Cicero
708 is also common in Cicero, so a 708 number looks familiar to contacts on that side of the Chicago area, useful if you're selling something, coordinating a move, or just staying reachable to people who already know that code.
630 and 331 Connect You to Aurora
630 and 331 are common in Aurora. If your work or family ties run west toward Aurora or Bolingbrook, one of those codes keeps your number consistent with the people you already deal with out there.
779 and 815 Keep Ties to Rockford
779 and 815 are common in Rockford. That's a solid pick if you split time between Homewood and the Rockford area, or want a number that still feels local to people up there.
224 Covers Ground Near Evanston
224 is common in Evanston. It's a good fit if your circle stretches north toward Evanston or the North Shore, even though your day to day life is centered in Homewood.
Most popular Homewood virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 708 | Cicero | Get a 708 number |
| +1 331 | Aurora | Get a 331 number |
| +1 630 | Aurora | Get a 630 number |
| +1 779 | Rockford | Get a 779 number |
| +1 815 | Rockford | Get a 815 number |
| +1 224 | Evanston | Get a 224 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Homewood?
Homewood is a small city in Chicago's south suburbs, close enough to the metro to draw on its healthcare, education, and logistics work without being a hub for any single industry itself.
Healthcare
Like much of the south suburbs, many Homewood residents commute to healthcare jobs at hospitals and clinics serving the wider Chicago area.
Education
Local schools and nearby community colleges are steady employers for families in and around Homewood.
Logistics
Homewood's position near Chicago and Cicero puts it within range of the region's freight and distribution work, a major source of jobs across the south suburbs.
About Homewood
Area codes in service
6
Population
18,789
Homewood residents can choose from six area codes: 708, which is also common in Cicero; 331 and 630, both common in Aurora; 779 and 815, common in Rockford; and 224, common in Evanston. Each one lands differently depending on who you're trying to reach.
Homewood runs on Central time, along with the rest of the Chicago area. 331 and 630 overlay the same region around Aurora, and 779 and 815 overlay the same region around Rockford, so each pair covers the same ground with two different codes rather than two separate areas.
People in the Homewood area report the usual mix of unwanted calls and texts that show up almost everywhere now, things like robocalls and spam texts from numbers they don't recognize. Keeping a separate number for selling, dating, or job hunting means those calls land somewhere other than your main line. Homewood itself is a small city of about 18,789 people, tucked among larger neighbors like Chicago and Oak Lawn.
Places near Homewood
The closest place to Homewood in the Census list is East Hazel Crest, 1 miles northeast. The largest nearby is Chicago (2,721,308 people), 19 miles north. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 708 area code: East Hazel Crest, Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Thornton, Glenwood, Olympia Fields, Markham and Country Club Hills.
East Hazel Crest, IL
1 mi northeast · 1,254 people · area code 708, 331, 630, 779, 815, 224
2 mi northwest · 13,036 people · area code 708, 331, 630, 779, 815, 224
2 mi southwest · 9,371 people · area code 708, 779, 815, 331, 630, 224
Thornton, IL
2 mi northeast · 2,300 people · area code 708, 331, 630, 779, 815, 224
3 mi southeast · 8,413 people · area code 708, 331, 630, 779, 815, 224
Olympia Fields, IL
3 mi southwest · 4,593 people · area code 708, 779, 815, 331, 630, 224
3 mi northwest · 11,290 people · area code 708, 331, 630, 779, 815, 224
3 mi west · 16,238 people · area code 708, 331, 630, 779, 815, 224
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Homewood, IL phone number?
You can pick your number and start using it within minutes on your iPhone. Choose from 708, 331, 630, 779, 815, or 224 and you're set.
Can I pick between all six area codes for Homewood?
Yes. Ghost lets you choose the code that fits how you use the number, whether that's 708 for the Cicero side of the metro, 630 or 331 near Aurora, 779 or 815 near Rockford, or 224 near Evanston.
Can I use a Homewood number if I move to Aurora or Rockford?
Yes. Since 630, 331, 779, and 815 are all common in that direction, you can keep the same number and just carry it with you, without changing how people already reach you.