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Get a real Oakland, Tennessee phone number with the 901 area code, the same code carried by many across the Memphis area. Set it up on your phone and start using it in minutes.
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Why choose an Oakland virtual phone number?
Bartlett and Oakland share a calling identity
Bartlett sits just up the road from Oakland, and both carry the 901 area code. A 901 number reads as local to anyone in that stretch of Shelby and Fayette counties.
Collierville contacts see a familiar code
If you're doing business or catching up with people in Collierville, a 901 number matches what they already dial every day, no explanation needed.
901 carries weight in Memphis proper
Memphis is the anchor city for the 901 area code. A number in that code signals Memphis-area roots even if you're calling from Oakland.
Germantown ties without a Germantown address
Germantown residents share the 901 code too. You can hold a number that fits that circle of contacts without living inside city limits.
Arlington neighbors, same dial pattern
Arlington is close enough to Oakland to fall under the same 901 footprint. Keeping a second 901 number lets you stay easy to reach for people on both sides of that line.
Most popular Oakland virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 901 | Memphis | Get a 901 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Oakland?
Oakland sits within reach of the larger Memphis economy while keeping a small-town footprint of its own.
Logistics and distribution
The wider Memphis area is a major logistics hub, and that pulls in workers and businesses from surrounding towns like Oakland.
Healthcare
Residents commonly commute toward Memphis and nearby Collierville and Germantown for healthcare employment and services.
Agriculture
West Tennessee's rural land around Oakland keeps agriculture part of the local economic mix, alongside growth from nearby suburbs.
About Oakland
Area codes in service
1
Population
10,769
The 901 area code is carried by Memphis and is common among residents in Oakland, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, and Arlington. It's the only area code tied to this stretch of West Tennessee in Ghost's coverage.
Oakland runs on Central time, same as the rest of the Memphis metro. Since 901 is the only code here, there's no overlay code to track, just one number pattern across the area.
People in the 901 area report a steady stream of unwanted calls, mostly sales pitches and scam attempts, to federal complaint trackers. Keeping a separate Ghost number for listings, dating profiles, or new contacts helps keep those calls off your main line.
Places near Oakland
The closest place to Oakland in the Census list is Arlington, 7 miles west. The largest nearby is Memphis (610,919 people), 26 miles west. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 901 area code: Arlington, Somerville, Lakeland, Piperton, Mason, Rossville, Collierville and Bartlett.
7 mi west · 15,550 people · area code 901
Somerville, TN
9 mi east · 3,523 people · area code 901
11 mi west · 14,416 people · area code 901
13 mi south · 2,766 people · area code 901
Mason, TN
13 mi north · 1,343 people · area code 901
Rossville, TN
14 mi south · 1,183 people · area code 901
Collierville, TN
15 mi southwest · 51,951 people · area code 901
Bartlett, TN
16 mi west · 56,708 people · area code 901
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get an Oakland phone number?
You can pick a 901 number and start calling and texting with it in minutes, right from the Ghost app.
Will people in Oakland recognize my number as local?
A 901 number matches what's common in Oakland and nearby Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, and Arlington, so it reads as a familiar local number.
Can I keep my Oakland number separate from my personal one?
Yes. Ghost gives you a second number on the same phone, so you can hand out a 901 number for selling, dating, or new contacts while keeping your main number private.