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Why choose a St. Paul virtual phone number?
Sell locally without handing out your real number
List furniture or a car on a local marketplace with a 651 number and buyers know you're actually in St. Paul. You can delete the number when the sale is done.
Dating with a number you control
Match on an app, share a 651 number instead of your personal one, and decide later if you want to keep talking. If it doesn't work out, you're not stuck with their texts forever.
Moving to St. Paul without losing your old number
Coming from Minneapolis, Bloomington, or Brooklyn Park? Get a 651 number for your new life here while keeping your old 612, 952, or 763 number active on the same phone.
Job hunting with a local area code
Recruiters and hiring managers in the Twin Cities notice a 651 number on a resume. It signals you're local and reachable now, not relocating someday.
Keep work calls separate from your personal life
If you're freelancing or picking up side work around St. Paul, a second number means clients text your Ghost line, not your actual phone, and you can turn it off after hours.
Trust that matters in a smaller-feeling city
St. Paul has a real neighborhood feel for a city its size. A local 651 number fits in when you're renting an apartment, joining a community group, or coordinating with a landlord.
How to get a St. Paul phone number
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in St. Paul today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 651 | St. Paul | Get a 651 number |
| +1 612 | Minneapolis | Get a 612 number |
| +1 952 | Bloomington | Get a 952 number |
| +1 763 | Brooklyn Park | Get a 763 number |
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St. Paul virtual phone number features
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Why do business in St. Paul?
As Minnesota's capital, St. Paul's economy leans heavily on government, health care, and education, alongside the logistics that come with anchoring one half of a major metro area.
Government and public administration
Being the state capital means a steady base of government offices and related work, which brings in employees and contractors from across the metro.
Health care
Hospitals and clinics in and around St. Paul employ a large share of the local workforce and draw patients and staff from surrounding suburbs like Bloomington.
Education
Colleges and universities in the city bring students, faculty, and staff who often need a local number while they're studying or working in St. Paul.
About St. Paul
Area codes in service
4
Population
307,465
St. Paul itself uses the 651 area code. Cross the river into Minneapolis and numbers switch to 612, while 952 covers Bloomington and 763 covers Brooklyn Park. All four sit inside the same Twin Cities metro, so picking 651 signals you're specifically on the St. Paul side.
St. Paul runs on Central Time, same as the rest of Minnesota. That keeps calling and texting straightforward whether you're reaching someone downtown or out toward the suburbs on 952 or 763 numbers.
St. Paul is home to 307,465 people and serves as the state capital, sitting just across the Mississippi River from Minneapolis. That capital-city role shapes a lot of what happens here, from government offices to the steady flow of people moving in for work.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a St. Paul phone number?
You pick a 651 number in the Ghost app and it's ready to use right away. No waiting on a carrier or a store visit.
Can I choose 651 specifically, or another Twin Cities area code?
Yes. You can pick 651 for St. Paul, or choose 612, 952, or 763 if you'd rather match Minneapolis, Bloomington, or Brooklyn Park instead.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Do I need a new SIM card or a second phone?
No. Ghost adds a second number to your existing iPhone through the app. You keep your current phone and your existing number untouched.
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