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Why choose an Oakland virtual phone number?
Part of the Newark-Jersey City orbit
Oakland sits about 25 miles from Newark and Jersey City, the two largest cities in this part of New Jersey. A number with a 973 or 201 area code fits right into that wider metro, useful if most of your calls and texts run toward Newark or Jersey City.
A 201 or 551 number matches Jersey City
201 and 551 are carried by many people in Jersey City. Picking one of these for your Oakland number means it reads as local to contacts there, without tying that number to your home address.
862 and 973 line up with Newark
862 and 973 are common area codes in Newark. If you work with people in Newark, or just want a number that looks familiar to them, either code does the job.
Crossing into Yonkers or Mount Vernon
Yonkers and Mount Vernon, New York, are both within about 25 miles of Oakland, close enough that plans, moves, and relationships often cross the state line. A Ghost number keeps your New Jersey area code even if you end up spending more time on the New York side.
Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic are next door
These three New Jersey cities sit just outside Oakland, and it's easy to end up with contacts, listings, or plans that stretch across all four towns. A second number with a local area code keeps that traffic separate from your main line.
Most popular Oakland virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 201 | Jersey City | Get a 201 number |
| +1 551 | Jersey City | Get a 551 number |
| +1 862 | Newark | Get a 862 number |
| +1 973 | Newark | Get a 973 number |
| +1 908 | Elizabeth | Get a 908 number |
| +1 732 | Toms River | Get a 732 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Oakland?
Oakland is a small residential town in Bergen County, close enough to Newark and Jersey City for many residents to work or study there.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across nearby Newark and Jersey City draw workers who commute from towns like Oakland.
Education
Local schools and nearby colleges in the wider Newark-Jersey City area employ many residents of Bergen County towns.
Logistics and transportation
The ports and rail lines around Newark and Jersey City support warehousing and transportation jobs throughout northern New Jersey, including commuters from Oakland.
About Oakland
Area codes in service
6
Population
12,926
Oakland's six area codes cover a wide stretch of northern New Jersey. 201 and 551 are the codes carried by many in Jersey City, 862 and 973 are common in Newark, 908 is carried by many in Elizabeth, and 732 is common in Toms River. Any of the six works for a Ghost number based in Oakland.
The whole region runs on Eastern Time. 201 and 551 overlay the same area, as do 862 and 973, so two people a few blocks apart in Jersey City or Newark might carry different codes without it meaning anything about where they live.
Across northern New Jersey, residents report a steady stream of unwanted sales calls and robocalls to the FTC. Handing out a Ghost number for online listings or new contacts keeps that traffic off your main line, so your personal number stays for people you actually know.
Places near Oakland
The closest place to Oakland in the Census list is Franklin Lakes, 2 miles southeast. The largest nearby is New York (8,478,072 people), 30 miles southeast. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 201 area code: Franklin Lakes, Wanaque, Pompton Lakes, Riverdale, Bloomingdale, Ringwood, Ramsey and North Haledon.
2 mi southeast · 11,251 people · area code 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, 732
3 mi west · 11,346 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
3 mi southwest · 11,156 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
Riverdale, NJ
5 mi southwest · 4,142 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
Bloomingdale, NJ
5 mi west · 7,795 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
5 mi north · 11,762 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
5 mi northeast · 15,003 people · area code 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, 732
5 mi southeast · 8,854 people · area code 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, 732
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get an Oakland, NJ phone number?
You can get one in minutes. Download Ghost, pick an area code like 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, or 732, and your new number is ready to call and text from your iPhone.
Can I use my Oakland number for calls and texts outside New Jersey?
Yes. Your Ghost number calls and texts anywhere in the US and Canada, not just around Oakland.
Can I choose which area code I get?
Yes. Pick from any of Oakland's six area codes: 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, or 732, based on which one fits how you use the number.