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Get a real Methuen phone number with area code 351 or 978, the codes carried by many phone users across the Lowell area, and pick the one that feels right. Set it up on your iPhone and start calling and texting in minutes. No new SIM, no new line with your carrier.
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Why choose a Methuen virtual phone number?
351 and 978 read as Merrimack Valley
Methuen numbers use area code 351 or 978, the same codes carried by many people in nearby Lowell. A number in either code fits right in with contacts across the Merrimack Valley.
Shared ground with Lawrence and Haverhill
Lawrence and Haverhill sit just next to Methuen and draw on the same 351 and 978 numbers. If your work or family ties run through either city, a matching number keeps things familiar instead of flagging you as an outsider.
Boston-area codes for the commute
Plenty of Methuen residents work in or around Boston, where 617, 857, 781, and 339 are common. Carrying a second number in one of those codes can make sense if your day-to-day contacts are on the Boston side.
Close enough to Manchester and Nashua to matter
Manchester and Nashua, New Hampshire are both under about 25 miles from Methuen, and plenty of people cross that line for work or family. A 351 or 978 number stays tied to the Massachusetts side even if your life stretches into New Hampshire.
Most popular Methuen 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 Methuen?
Methuen sits in the Merrimack Valley, a stretch of eastern Massachusetts shaped by its old mill towns and its position between Boston and southern New Hampshire.
Healthcare
Like much of the Merrimack Valley, Methuen relies on healthcare employers to serve a region that stretches from Lawrence and Haverhill up toward the New Hampshire line.
Retail and logistics
Methuen's location near major highways connecting Boston to southern New Hampshire makes it a practical spot for retail and distribution work serving both states.
Education
Schools and training programs across the Merrimack Valley, including those serving Lowell and Lawrence, draw families and workers into the Methuen area.
About Methuen
Area codes in service
6
Population
54,272
Methuen phone numbers run on area code 351 or 978, the same pair carried by many people in nearby Lowell. If your contacts also carry 339, 781, 617, or 857, those are the Boston-area codes common among people who work in or around Boston, including a fair number of Methuen commuters.
Methuen sits in the Eastern time zone with the rest of Massachusetts. The 351 and 978 codes are an overlay pair, meaning they cover the same region rather than marking separate towns, so seeing either one on a Methuen contact is normal and not a sign of anything unusual.
Residents around Methuen and the wider Merrimack Valley report a steady stream of unwanted calls, including robocalls and numbers spoofed to look local. Keeping a separate number for classifieds, dating apps, or work is one way to keep that traffic off your main line.
Places near Methuen
The closest place to Methuen in the Census list is Lawrence, 3 miles south. The largest nearby is Boston (673,458 people), 29 miles south. 5 of the 8 places below also use the 351 area code: Lawrence, Haverhill, Andover, Lowell and Amesbury.
Lawrence, MA
3 mi south · 89,332 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
5 mi northeast · 68,291 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
6 mi south · 9,735 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
10 mi southwest · 120,418 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
11 mi northwest · 22,879 people · area code 603
12 mi northwest · 11,645 people · area code 603
Hudson, NH
13 mi west · 7,534 people · area code 603
14 mi northeast · 17,617 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 Methuen phone number?
You can pick a Methuen-area number in area code 351 or 978 and start using it within minutes on your iPhone.
Can I choose between area code 351 and 978?
Yes. Both codes are tied to the Methuen and Lowell area, and you pick which one you want when you set up your Ghost number.
Does Ghost work if I live near Manchester or Nashua but want a Massachusetts number?
Yes. You can choose a 351 or 978 number no matter where you actually live, so it doesn't matter if you're closer to New Hampshire than to downtown Methuen.