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Get a real New Jersey phone number on your iPhone, with your pick of area codes like 201, 609, 732, or 973. Use it for selling online, dating, or keeping work separate from your personal life. Start in minutes.
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Why choose a New Jersey virtual phone number?
Sell without hesitation
A 201 or 908 number tells local buyers on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist you're nearby, not out of state. You can hand it out for meetups and delete it later if you want.
Dating with a local footprint
A 732 or 848 number matches your Jersey Shore life and doesn't tip anyone off before you're ready. Matches see a familiar area code, not a random one.
Moving across the state
Relocating from Camden's 856 to Newark's 973 or 862? Keep a number that fits wherever you're headed, without waiting on a new plan or carrier switch.
Job hunting with a local number
Applying for work in Trenton or Elizabeth? A 609 or 908 number on your resume signals you're already local, which matters to hiring managers scanning applications.
Keep work and life apart
New Jersey's commuter corridors mean long days between home and the office. A second number with a Newark or Jersey City area code lets you turn off work calls without missing anything personal.
How to get a New Jersey phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any New Jersey area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in New Jersey today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 201 | Jersey City | Get a 201 number |
| +1 551 | Jersey City | Get a 551 number |
| +1 609 | Trenton | Get a 609 number |
| +1 640 | Atlantic City | Get a 640 number |
| +1 732 | Toms River | Get a 732 number |
| +1 848 | Toms River | Get a 848 number |
| +1 856 | Camden | Get a 856 number |
| +1 862 | Newark | Get a 862 number |
| +1 908 | Elizabeth | Get a 908 number |
| +1 973 | Newark | Get a 973 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
New Jersey virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
Pick a local number in seconds.Unlimited Calls & Texts
Call and text from your Ghost number.Encrypted Voicemail
Read your voicemail at a glance.Auto-Reply
Answer even when you are busy.Disposable Numbers
Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
Saved to your account, not one phone.Business Hours
Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
Decide what your lock screen shows.Every Device Rings
Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in New Jersey?
New Jersey's economy splits between the dense commuter corridor near New York City in the north and ties to Philadelphia in the south, with life sciences and logistics running through both halves of the state.
Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
Northern and central New Jersey host a concentration of pharmaceutical and biotech employers, giving the region a long-standing identity in life sciences work.
Logistics and shipping
Ports and warehousing near the Jersey City and Newark area move goods in and out of the New York metro, supporting steady logistics and distribution work statewide.
Healthcare and education
Hospitals, universities, and research centers across the state, from Newark to Camden, anchor local employment in healthcare and higher education.
About New Jersey
Area codes in service
10
Population
9,500,851
Time zone
New York
New Jersey's area codes map to its regions: 201 and 551 cover Jersey City and the northeast near New York City, 973 and 862 cover Newark, 908 covers Elizabeth, 732 and 848 cover Toms River and the central shore, 609 covers Trenton, 640 covers Atlantic City, and 856 covers Camden in the south near Philadelphia.
The whole state runs on America/New_York time, so calls and texts land on Eastern Time no matter which area code you pick. No need to think about time zone gaps between the north and south of the state.
New Jersey's population is 9,500,851, concentrated in dense corridors near New York City and Philadelphia. Picking a number that matches your part of the state, north or south, keeps things familiar to the people you're calling.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a New Jersey phone number?
A few minutes. Pick an area code like 201, 609, or 973, confirm it, and you can start calling and texting right away.
Can I choose between area codes like 201 and 609?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick from available New Jersey area codes, including 201, 551, 609, 640, 732, 848, 856, 862, and 908, depending on what's open at the time.
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.
Does my New Jersey number still work if I move out of state?
Yes. The number stays with the app, not a location, so you can keep your 973 or 856 number even if you move to another state.
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