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Get a real Preakness, New Jersey phone number for calling and texting, with your pick of six area codes: 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, or 732. Match the code that fits how you use the number, whether that's a Newark-style 862, a Jersey City-style 201, or something else entirely. Set it up in the Ghost app and start in minutes.
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Why choose a Preakness virtual phone number?
862 and 973 read as Newark
A lot of people in Newark carry an 862 or 973 number. If your contacts, a landlord, or a new client are used to seeing those codes, a Preakness Ghost number in 862 or 973 fits right into that pattern.
201 and 551 fit a Jersey City circle
If your network leans toward Jersey City, a 201 or 551 number matches what a lot of people there already carry, without you having to move anything across the river.
Paterson is close enough to matter
Preakness sits right next to Paterson, and daily life, from apartment hunting to side gigs, crosses that line constantly. A second number keeps that traffic separate from the line your family uses.
New York is the bigger metro you're actually in
Preakness is close enough to New York City that plenty of your contacts, from clients to dates, are used to numbers from all over the region. A New Jersey code keeps you local while your main number stays off marketplace listings and dating apps.
Unwanted callers don't need your only line
People in this part of New Jersey report a steady stream of scam and telemarketing calls to federal regulators. Hand out a Ghost number for classifieds or new contacts, and you can drop it later without touching the number your family uses.
Most popular Preakness virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 862 | Newark | Get a 862 number |
| +1 973 | Newark | Get a 973 number |
| +1 201 | Jersey City | Get a 201 number |
| +1 551 | Jersey City | Get a 551 number |
| +1 908 | Elizabeth | Get a 908 number |
| +1 732 | Toms River | Get a 732 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Preakness?
Preakness, home to about 18,487 people, sits close to Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson, in a stretch of New Jersey shaped by healthcare, education, and logistics tied to the wider region.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across northern New Jersey, including those serving Newark and Paterson, are major employers for people living in and around Preakness.
Education
Local schools and nearby colleges in the Paterson and Newark area draw both commuters and staff from Preakness.
Logistics and transportation
Preakness's spot near major highways and rail lines feeding Newark and New York City makes shipping, warehousing, and commuting work common for residents.
About Preakness
Area codes in service
6
Population
18,487
Preakness numbers can carry six different area codes: 862 and 973, both common among people in Newark; 201 and 551, common in Jersey City; 908, common in Elizabeth; and 732, common in Toms River. Picking one of these puts you in step with contacts in that part of the state without spelling out exactly where you live.
New Jersey runs on Eastern time, same as New York, Newark, and Jersey City, all within a short drive of Preakness. Because 862 and 973 overlay the same stretch of the state, and 201 and 551 do the same for the Jersey City area, two different codes can both be correct for the same corner of New Jersey, so picking a Newark-style code over a Jersey City-style one is really just picking which version of local fits you.
Residents in this part of New Jersey have flagged a steady mix of scam and telemarketing calls to federal regulators, the kind that pile up once a number gets passed around on marketplace listings or dating profiles. Keeping a separate number for that traffic is one way to keep your main line quieter.
Places near Preakness
The closest place to Preakness in the Census list is Packanack Lake, 2 miles west. The largest nearby is New York (8,478,072 people), 24 miles southeast. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 862 area code: Packanack Lake, Haledon, Totowa, Prospect Park, North Haledon, Paterson, Hawthorne and Woodland Park.
Packanack Lake, NJ
2 mi west · 6,261 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
2 mi east · 9,063 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
2 mi south · 11,064 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
Prospect Park, NJ
3 mi east · 6,382 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
3 mi northeast · 8,854 people · area code 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, 732
4 mi southeast · 160,463 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
Hawthorne, NJ
4 mi east · 20,006 people · area code 201, 551, 862, 973, 908, 732
4 mi southeast · 13,477 people · area code 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, 732
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Preakness phone number?
You can pick a number and start using it in minutes. Choose 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, or 732, activate it in the Ghost app, and it's ready for calls and texts right away.
Can I pick which area code my Preakness number uses?
Yes. You can choose 862, 973, 201, 551, 908, or 732 when you set up your number, depending on which part of New Jersey or the wider metro you want to match.
Can I keep using a Preakness-area number if I move?
Yes. Ghost numbers aren't tied to a SIM card or a home address, so you can keep using your Preakness-area number for calls and texts after you move, as long as your account stays active.