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Get a real Matthews phone number with a 704 or 980 area code, the same codes used across Charlotte. Use it for selling something locally, dating, or keeping work separate from your personal life. Start in minutes, right from the Ghost app.
Unwanted calls in Matthews
Between Aug 20, 2026 and Sep 23, 2026, Matthews residents filed 37 unwanted-call reports with the FTC. 59% were robocalls or recorded messages, and debt relief offers led the list. After that: medical and prescription pitches (5%), home improvement and cleaning (5%), prizes and sweepstakes (3%).
Source: FTC Do Not Call complaint data, Aug 20, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026. Consumer reports, not verified by the FTC.
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Why choose a Matthews virtual phone number?
Charlotte is next door, not far away
Matthews sits along Charlotte's southeast edge, part of the same metro area. A number with the Matthews area codes reads as local to anyone in Charlotte without tying you to one address.
Rock Hill and Fort Mill are minutes across the state line
Matthews borders the South Carolina line, with Rock Hill and Fort Mill both a short drive away. If you're moving between the Carolinas for work or family, a Matthews number travels with you instead of flagging you as an out-of-towner.
704 and 980 both belong to Charlotte
Matthews shares both of its area codes with Charlotte, so either 704 or 980 reads as a Charlotte-area number. Pick whichever one you like and it will fit right in with the rest of the region.
Indian Trail, Monroe, and Mint Hill share your corner of the state
These small towns cluster around Matthews on the east side of Charlotte. A local number makes sense whether you're arranging a pickup in Indian Trail or meeting someone from Monroe.
Debt relief calls top the complaint list here
Residents in the Matthews area reported more unwanted calls about debt relief offers than any other topic recently, with medical pitches and prize scams close behind. Keeping a separate number for classifieds or dating means your main line stays off those lists.
Most popular Matthews virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 704 | Charlotte | Get a 704 number |
| +1 980 | Charlotte | Get a 980 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Matthews?
Matthews sits inside the Charlotte metro, so its economy leans on the same industries that drive the wider region.
Healthcare
Charlotte's hospital systems draw workers from towns like Matthews for medical, administrative, and support jobs.
Logistics and distribution
The Charlotte area is a regional hub for trucking and distribution, pulling in workers from Matthews and nearby Indian Trail and Mint Hill.
Retail and small business
Local shops and Main Street businesses in Matthews serve both residents and visitors passing through from Charlotte and nearby Mint Hill.
About Matthews
Area codes in service
2
Population
32,048
Matthews uses two area codes, 704 and 980, both of which also cover Charlotte. That means a Matthews number and a Charlotte number can look identical on caller ID, which is normal for this part of North Carolina.
Matthews runs on Eastern time, same as the rest of North Carolina. Because 704 and 980 are overlay codes covering the same region rather than separate zones, the two area codes exist side by side instead of splitting the area geographically.
Over the past month, Matthews residents reported unwanted calls to the FTC dominated by robocalls and recorded messages. Debt relief offers topped the complaint list, followed by medical and prescription pitches, home improvement and cleaning solicitations, and prize or sweepstakes calls.
Places near Matthews
The closest place to Matthews in the Census list is Stallings, 3 miles east. The largest nearby is Charlotte (943,476 people), 9 miles northwest. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 704 area code: Stallings, Indian Trail, Hemby Bridge, Lake Park, Mint Hill, Weddington, Wesley Chapel and Charlotte.
3 mi east · 17,617 people · area code 704, 980
5 mi southeast · 43,867 people · area code 704, 980
Hemby Bridge, NC
5 mi east · 1,750 people · area code 704, 980
Lake Park, NC
5 mi southeast · 3,582 people · area code 704, 980
5 mi northeast · 28,825 people · area code 704, 980
7 mi south · 14,391 people · area code 704, 980
8 mi south · 9,495 people · area code 704, 980
9 mi northwest · 943,476 people · area code 704, 980
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Matthews phone number?
You can pick a Matthews number with a 704 or 980 area code and start using it in minutes. Setup happens right in the Ghost app, no store visit or paperwork.
Does it matter if I pick 704 or 980?
Not really. Both area codes cover Charlotte and the surrounding towns including Matthews, so either one reads as local. Pick whichever you like the sound of.
Can a Matthews number keep unwanted calls off my main line?
Yes. Keeping a second number for buying, selling, or dating means those calls never reach your personal line. If it gets noisy with debt relief or prize call spam, you can delete and replace the number.