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The 319 area code covers Cedar Rapids and the surrounding Iowa cities of Iowa City, Waterloo, Marion, and more. A 319 number reads as local to anyone in that part of Iowa, whether you're calling about an apartment, a sale, or a job. You can pick 319 as your Ghost number right in the app and start using it in minutes.
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Look like a local in Cedar Rapids
If you're selling a car, renting out a room, or meeting someone for the first time in Cedar Rapids, a 319 number signals you're actually from the area, not an outsider dialing in from far away.
Stay connected to Iowa City
Students, alumni, and anyone with ties to Iowa City can keep a 319 number even after moving. It's an easy way to stay reachable to old classmates, landlords, or contacts back home.
Moving to the Cedar Rapids metro
If you're relocating to Cedar Rapids, Marion, or Cedar Falls, getting a 319 number ahead of time means your new landlord, employer, or neighbors see a familiar area code from day one.
Keep work and life separate
Use a 319 number for job hunting or side sales in Waterloo or Coralville, and keep your personal number private. Swap numbers in the Ghost app whenever you need to.
Recognized across smaller towns too
Burlington and Muscatine residents dial 319 numbers often enough that the area code doesn't stand out. It just looks like someone calling from the region.
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Get My 319 NumberAbout the 319 area code
Area code
319
State
Iowa
Cities served
12+
The 319 area code serves Cedar Rapids as its largest city, along with Iowa City, Waterloo, Marion, Cedar Falls, Coralville, Burlington, and Muscatine. Together these cities make up a stretch of eastern Iowa that spans college towns, river towns, and manufacturing hubs.
There are no overlay codes here. The 319 area code stands alone in its region, so any number with this code is understood to belong to this part of Iowa without needing to be paired with another code.
The entire 319 region runs on Central Time. When you're calling or texting between Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or Waterloo, you're on the same clock, so there's no need to adjust for time zone differences within the area.
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Local economy
Why do business in Cedar Rapids?
The 319 area code covers a stretch of eastern Iowa anchored by Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, with a mix of manufacturing, higher education, and healthcare driving the local economy.
Manufacturing and food processing
Cedar Rapids and the surrounding cities have long been home to manufacturing and food processing operations, giving the region a steady industrial base.
Insurance and financial services
Cedar Rapids carries a strong presence in insurance and financial services, with companies in the area employing many local residents.
Healthcare and education
Iowa City anchors a major hub for healthcare and higher education, drawing students, medical staff, and researchers from across the state and beyond.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 319 phone number?
You can pick a 319 number in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in minutes. No waiting, no paperwork.
Which cities use the 319 area code?
The 319 area code covers Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Marion, Cedar Falls, Coralville, Burlington, and Muscatine.
Can I keep my 319 number if I move away from Iowa?
Yes. Your 319 number stays with you in the Ghost app no matter where you move, so you can keep the local look even after you relocate.
What does Ghost Premium 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.
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