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Why choose a Selma virtual phone number?
Between San Antonio and New Braunfels
Selma sits right on the line between the San Antonio and New Braunfels areas, so a number with a 210 or 830 area code reads as familiar to people in both places, useful if your life or work touches either side.
210 is common in San Antonio
The 210 area code is carried by many residents in San Antonio, the larger city just south of Selma. Choosing 210 for your Ghost number keeps things consistent if most of your contacts are on that side.
830 is common in New Braunfels
New Braunfels, just north of Selma, carries the 830 area code widely. An 830 number fits if your daily contacts, landlord, or clients are closer to that side of the area.
Schertz and Cibolo are next door
Schertz and Cibolo border Selma directly. If you're renting a place, selling something locally, or meeting someone from either town, a number that matches the area matters more than one that reads as out of state.
512 and 737 both belong to Austin
512 and 737 are overlay codes for the Austin area, up I-35 from Selma. If you're relocating for work or still have ties there, either number keeps that connection while you're living near San Antonio.
Most popular Selma virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 830 | New Braunfels | Get a 830 number |
| +1 210 | San Antonio | Get a 210 number |
| +1 512 | Austin | Get a 512 number |
| +1 737 | Austin | Get a 737 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Selma?
Selma sits along the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin, in a fast-growing part of Central Texas anchored by nearby employers in health care, logistics, and education.
Health care
San Antonio, just south of Selma, is home to major hospital systems and medical employers that draw workers from surrounding suburbs like Selma.
Logistics and transportation
Selma's spot on I-35 puts it in the middle of one of the busiest freight corridors in the state, supporting warehouse and distribution jobs nearby.
Education
School districts and colleges across the San Antonio and New Braunfels area employ many residents of Selma and its neighboring towns.
About Selma
Area codes in service
4
Population
11,900
830 is carried by many residents in New Braunfels, just north of Selma. 210 is common in San Antonio, the metro Selma borders to the south. 512 and 737 both belong to the Austin area further up I-35. Ghost lets you pick any of the four for your Selma number.
Selma runs on Central Time, along with the rest of the San Antonio and Austin corridor. 512 and 737 are overlay codes, meaning they both cover the same Austin-area region rather than two separate places, while 210 and 830 belong to their own distinct cities.
People in the Selma area, like elsewhere in Texas, report a steady stream of unwanted robocalls and spam texts. That's part of why many locals keep a separate number for anything public, like a marketplace listing or a dating profile, apart from their main line.
Places near Selma
The closest place to Selma in the Census list is Universal City, 2 miles south. The largest nearby is San Antonio (1,526,656 people), 15 miles southwest. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 830 area code: Universal City, Live Oak, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Converse, Cibolo, Windcrest and Kirby.
2 mi south · 20,267 people · area code 210, 830, 512, 737
3 mi southwest · 16,218 people · area code 210, 830, 512, 737
Garden Ridge, TX
4 mi north · 4,378 people · area code 830, 210, 512, 737
4 mi east · 44,428 people · area code 830, 210, 512, 737
5 mi south · 31,400 people · area code 210, 830, 512, 737
6 mi east · 37,816 people · area code 830, 210, 512, 737
Windcrest, TX
6 mi southwest · 5,782 people · area code 210, 830, 512, 737
10 mi southwest · 8,104 people · area code 210, 830
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Selma, Texas phone number?
You pick a 210, 830, 512, or 737 number and start calling and texting from the Ghost app in minutes. No paperwork, no waiting.
Which area code should I pick in Selma?
Pick 210 if most of your contacts are in San Antonio, 830 if they're closer to New Braunfels, or 512 or 737 if you keep ties to Austin. Any of the four works from Selma.
Can I change my Selma number later?
Yes. Ghost lets you delete and replace your number if your needs change, so you're not locked into one area code forever.