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The 501 area code covers Little Rock and the surrounding cities in central Arkansas, including Conway, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, and Hot Springs. If you want a number that reads as local to this part of the state, you can pick 501 right in the Ghost app and start in minutes.
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Why choose a 501 virtual phone number?
Look local to Little Rock buyers
Selling furniture, a car, or event tickets online goes smoother when your number matches the area. A 501 number tells buyers in Little Rock and Conway you're nearby, without handing out your personal line.
Dating in central Arkansas
A 501 number fits right in on dating apps if you're in or near Little Rock, North Little Rock, or Sherwood. It signals you're a local match before the first text.
Moving to or from the area
Relocating to Little Rock, Benton, or Jacksonville for work or family? Grab a 501 number ahead of the move so your new contacts see a familiar area code from day one.
Job hunting with a local number
Employers in Pine Bluff or Hot Springs often notice when an applicant's number matches the region. A 501 number on your resume signals you're already local or planning to be.
Keep the number after you leave
If you move away from Little Rock but want to stay reachable to old contacts, clients, or family, you can keep your 501 number active instead of losing it.
Separate work and life
Running a side hustle out of Conway or Sherwood? Use a 501 number for business calls and texts, and keep your personal line for everything else.
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Get My 501 NumberAbout the 501 area code
Area code
501
State
Arkansas
Cities served
12+
The 501 area code serves Little Rock and the cities around it, including Conway, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Benton, Hot Springs, Sherwood, and Jacksonville. It's the main code for the state capital and much of central Arkansas.
This code stands alone in its region, with no overlay. Anyone calling a 501 number from within the area dials it the same way, without needing to think about a second code.
The region runs on Central time. Calls between Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs, and the other cities in this area code are all in the same timezone, which keeps scheduling simple whether you're calling for business or catching up with family.
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Local economy
Why do business in Little Rock?
The 501 area code covers Little Rock, the state capital, along with Conway, Pine Bluff, and Hot Springs, a mix of government, education, and healthcare hubs across central Arkansas.
Healthcare
Little Rock is home to major hospital systems and medical centers that draw patients and staff from across the state, making healthcare a steady employer throughout the 501 region.
Government and public administration
As the state capital, Little Rock anchors a large share of state government offices and related jobs that ripple out to nearby cities like North Little Rock and Benton.
Education
Conway and Little Rock host several colleges and universities, supporting a steady flow of students, faculty, and campus-related jobs across the area.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 501 phone number?
You can pick a 501 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a phone company.
Which cities use the 501 area code?
The 501 area code covers Little Rock, Conway, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Benton, Hot Springs, Sherwood, and Jacksonville.
Do I need a second phone to use a 501 number?
No. Ghost adds the 501 number to the app on your existing phone, so you don't need a second device or a new plan.
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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