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Get a real Newburyport, Massachusetts phone number on your iPhone, with your choice of 978, 351, 339, 781, 617, or 857. It rings and texts like any other number, but it stays separate from your personal line. Start in minutes.
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Why choose a Newburyport virtual phone number?
978 and 351 Both Say Lowell
A lot of people around Newburyport carry a 978 or 351 number even though those codes are tied to Lowell. If you grew up dialing one of those, picking it here keeps that connection instead of switching to something unfamiliar.
617, 857, 781, or 339 Reads as Boston
Many people in this part of Massachusetts carry a Boston code, whether they commute there for work or just picked it up over the years. Choosing 617, 857, 781, or 339 for your second line makes it feel at home for anyone used to seeing those digits.
Moving Between Newburyport and Haverhill
Haverhill sits about 20 miles inland and plenty of people split time between the two, whether for work, family, or just a change of pace. A second number means you're not stuck explaining why your area code doesn't match your new address.
The Drive Down to Salem and Beverly
Salem and Beverly are close enough for a regular commute or weekend routine, and both sit on the same stretch of the North Shore as Newburyport. Keeping a separate line for that side of your life makes it easy to draw a line between the two.
Lawrence and Methuen Are Right There
Lawrence and Methuen are a short drive south and west, part of the same Merrimack Valley pull that reaches Newburyport. If you're job hunting or renting in that direction, a number that doesn't scream 'not from around here' helps.
Most popular Newburyport 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 Newburyport?
Newburyport's economy leans on its downtown and waterfront, and on its place within commuting range of Boston.
Tourism and Hospitality
The historic downtown and working waterfront draw visitors year-round, supporting shops, restaurants, and seasonal work throughout the city.
Commuting Professionals
A share of residents work outside the city, commuting toward Boston or other nearby metro job centers for professional and office work.
Small Business and Retail
Independent shops and small businesses anchor much of the local economy, especially in and around the city's compact downtown core.
About Newburyport
Area codes in service
6
Population
19,163
Newburyport sits in an area where 351 and 978 are the codes tied to Lowell, and a lot of local residents carry one of the two. On top of that, 339, 781, 617, and 857 are all Boston-area codes that show up often here too, since the city sits within easy reach of the metro.
The whole region runs on Eastern Time, so there's no time-zone math to think about when you're picking a number. The Lowell codes (351 and 978) share one overlay area, and the Boston codes (339, 781, 617, and 857) share another, so any of the six will read as familiar to someone nearby.
People in this part of Massachusetts, like residents across the state, regularly report unwanted robocalls and spoofed numbers showing up on their phones. Keeping a second number for things like selling online or dating means fewer of those calls land on the line you actually care about.
Places near Newburyport
The closest place to Newburyport in the Census list is Salisbury, 2 miles northeast. The largest nearby is Lowell (120,418 people), 25 miles southwest. 6 of the 8 places below also use the 351 area code: Salisbury, Amesbury, Haverhill, Methuen, Lawrence and Gloucester.
Salisbury, MA
2 mi northeast · 5,629 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
4 mi northwest · 17,617 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
10 mi north · 9,597 people · area code 603
10 mi west · 68,291 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
12 mi north · 10,109 people · area code 603
16 mi west · 54,272 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
Lawrence, MA
16 mi southwest · 89,332 people · area code 351, 978, 339, 781, 617, 857
16 mi southeast · 30,491 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 Newburyport phone number?
You pick your area code, code 978, 351, 339, 781, 617, or 857, and your number is ready to use right away. No paperwork, no waiting.
Can I choose between a Lowell code and a Boston code?
Yes. You can pick 978 or 351 if you want the Lowell association, or 339, 781, 617, or 857 if you'd rather your number read as Boston.
Do I need a second phone to use this?
No. Ghost runs as an app on the iPhone you already have. Your new number sits alongside your regular one, so you can keep both going from a single device.