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Ghost gives you a real second phone number for Progress Village, with a choice of 813, 727, 863, or 941. Pick the code that matches how you use the number, whether that's the Tampa side of the bay or the Pinellas side, and start in minutes.
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Why choose a Progress Village virtual phone number?
Local for Brandon and Riverview too
Progress Village sits right between Brandon and Riverview, both a short drive away. A 813 number reads as local to neighbors in either suburb, not just inside Progress Village itself.
One area code, many towns
813 is carried by many people across Tampa and out west toward Town 'n' Country. A Ghost number in that code fits in whether you're dealing with someone downtown or on the other side of the interstate.
St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park run on 727
If you split your time between Progress Village and the Pinellas side of the bay, a 727 number matches what people around St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park are used to seeing.
Keep your main line off the call lists
People in the Tampa Bay area report a lot of unwanted sales calls and robocalls. Hand out a Ghost number for classifieds, dating apps, or new contacts, and keep those calls off your personal line.
Sarasota and Lakeland numbers, same app
Working with people further out? 941 is common around Sarasota and 863 around Lakeland. You can pick either and hand out a number that looks familiar to contacts in those areas.
Most popular Progress Village virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 813 | Tampa | Get a 813 number |
| +1 727 | St. Petersburg | Get a 727 number |
| +1 863 | Lakeland | Get a 863 number |
| +1 941 | Sarasota | Get a 941 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Progress Village?
Progress Village sits inside the Tampa metro area, close to the port, highway network, and the region's larger job centers.
Logistics and distribution
Proximity to Tampa's port and interstate access makes warehousing and distribution work common for people living around Progress Village.
Healthcare
Tampa's hospital and clinic systems draw workers from surrounding communities including Progress Village.
Education
The University, FL area nearby, built around area college life, gives the region a steady base of education and student-related jobs.
About Progress Village
Area codes in service
4
Population
11,188
813 is the code tied to Tampa and is common right in Progress Village, plus nearby Brandon, Riverview, and Town 'n' Country. Head west toward the Pinellas peninsula and 727 takes over, carried by many around St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park. Further out, 863 is common around Lakeland and 941 around Sarasota.
The whole area runs on Eastern Time, and all four codes overlay the greater Tampa Bay region, so there's no time-zone math involved in picking one. It just comes down to which code matches the community you deal with most.
People in this part of Florida commonly report unwanted sales calls and robocalls as the calls they'd most like to stop. A second number through Ghost keeps that traffic away from the line you actually rely on.
Places near Progress Village
The closest place to Progress Village in the Census list is Palm River-Clair Mel, 3 miles north. The largest nearby is Tampa (414,547 people), 9 miles northwest. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 813 area code: Palm River-Clair Mel, Gibsonton, Brandon, Riverview, Bloomingdale, Mango, East Lake-Orient Park and Valrico.
3 mi north · 26,142 people · area code 813, 727, 863, 941
4 mi south · 18,566 people · area code 813, 727, 941, 863
Brandon, FL
5 mi northeast · 114,626 people · area code 813, 863, 727, 941
6 mi southeast · 107,396 people · area code 813, 727, 863, 941
6 mi east · 22,947 people · area code 813, 863, 727, 941
8 mi northeast · 12,699 people · area code 813, 863, 727, 352
8 mi north · 28,050 people · area code 813, 727, 863, 352
8 mi east · 37,895 people · area code 813, 863, 727
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Progress Village phone number?
You pick an area code, choose a number, and it's active. Most people are calling and texting from their new Progress Village number within minutes.
Which area code should I pick for a Progress Village number?
813 is the code most tied to Progress Village and the Tampa side of the bay. 727 fits if you deal more with St. Petersburg or Pinellas Park, while 863 and 941 work if your contacts lean toward Lakeland or Sarasota.
Can I use my Progress Village number for both calls and texts?
Yes. Your Ghost number handles calls and texts the same way, so you can use it for selling online, dating, or keeping a separate line for a specific group of contacts.