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Get a real Metairie phone number with a 504 or 985 area code, so people in Jefferson Parish and the New Orleans metro see a number they recognize. Pick the code that fits, set it up on your phone, and start in minutes.
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Why choose a Metairie virtual phone number?
Sell locally without hesitation
A 504 number tells buyers on marketplace apps you're actually in the Metairie or New Orleans area, not calling in from out of state. That builds trust faster when you're arranging a pickup.
Dating in the New Orleans area
Matches in Metairie, Kenner, or across Jefferson Parish are more likely to text back someone with a familiar 504 number instead of an unknown out-of-area code.
Moving to or from Metairie
If you're relocating into the New Orleans metro, a 504 or 985 number lets you settle in before you switch anything else. If you're leaving, you can keep a local line for people back home.
Job hunting across the metro
Recruiters and hiring managers in Jefferson Parish tend to answer calls from local codes first. A 504 number keeps your application from getting screened out.
Keep work and life separate
Give out a Metairie number for side gigs, rentals, or classified ads and leave your personal line for people you actually know.
How to get a Metairie phone number
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Metairie today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 504 | New Orleans | Get a 504 number |
| +1 985 | Houma | Get a 985 number |
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Why do business in Metairie?
Metairie sits at the center of the New Orleans metro economy, with healthcare, logistics, and retail among the steady sources of local jobs.
Healthcare
Jefferson Parish has a strong healthcare presence, with hospitals and clinics in and around Metairie serving much of the New Orleans metro.
Logistics and shipping
Proximity to the Port of New Orleans and major highway routes keeps logistics and distribution work steady across the region.
Retail and commercial services
Metairie is known for its concentration of shopping and commercial services, drawing customers from across Jefferson Parish and beyond.
About Metairie
Area codes in service
2
Population
143,507
The 504 area code covers New Orleans and Metairie, along with the rest of Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish. The 985 area code, based in Houma, covers territory to the west and north, including parts of the North Shore across Lake Pontchartrain.
Metairie runs on Central time. That matters when you're coordinating calls with people across Louisiana or timing texts to land during normal local hours.
Metairie is home to 143,507 people and sits inside Jefferson Parish, directly next to New Orleans. A local number here signals you're part of that community, not reaching in from somewhere else.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Metairie phone number?
Download Ghost, pick a 504 or 985 area code, and you can be calling and texting from your new Metairie number within minutes.
Can I choose between a 504 and 985 number?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick your area code, so you can go with 504 for the New Orleans and Metairie side or 985 if that fits your situation better.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Can I use a Metairie number if I don't live there?
Yes. Once you pick your area code, the number works from the Ghost app wherever you are, so you can keep a local Metairie presence even if you're elsewhere.
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