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The 504 area code reads as New Orleans, covering the city and its close-in suburbs like Metairie and Kenner. You pick 504 right in the Ghost app and get a working number tied to that code without swapping phones or plans. Setup takes minutes, so you can start calling and texting local right away.
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Why choose a 504 virtual phone number?
Look local to New Orleans buyers
If you're selling something online or listing an apartment, a 504 number tells New Orleans buyers you're nearby, not out of state. That small signal builds trust before they even call.
Dating in the metro area
Matches in New Orleans, Metairie, or Kenner tend to notice an out-of-area code and hesitate. A 504 number blends in and skips that awkward first question.
Job hunting around the city
Recruiters and hiring managers in the New Orleans area often screen out unfamiliar codes. Showing 504 on your resume or application signals you're already local.
Moving to or from the area
Relocating to Slidell, Marrero, or Laplace? Grab a 504 number ahead of your move. Leaving the area? Keep your 504 number on Ghost so old contacts and local businesses can still reach you.
Keeping work and life separate
Give clients or customers a 504 number that stays in the app, and keep your personal line for friends and family. Easy to manage, easy to keep separate.
How to get a 504 phone number
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Get My 504 NumberAbout the 504 area code
Area code
504
State
Louisiana
Overlay code
985
Cities served
12+
The 504 area code serves New Orleans and the surrounding communities of Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, Laplace, Slidell, Terrytown, and Harvey. Together these cities make up the core of the New Orleans metro area.
The neighboring 985 area code covers other parts of the wider Louisiana region outside 504's footprint. Within its own area, 504 stands on its own without an overlay code layered on top.
The region runs on America/Chicago time, so calls and texts to New Orleans, Metairie, or Kenner line up with Central time hours. Keep that in mind when you're reaching contacts in the area from a different time zone.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in New Orleans?
The 504 area code sits at the heart of the New Orleans metro, a region shaped by its port, its hospitality industry, and a growing healthcare sector.
Hospitality and Tourism
New Orleans draws visitors year-round for its food, music, and events, supporting a steady base of hotel, restaurant, and event jobs across the metro.
Maritime and Logistics
The Port of New Orleans anchors shipping and cargo handling for the region, feeding warehouse, trucking, and logistics work throughout Metairie, Kenner, and Harvey.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical centers in New Orleans and Metairie employ a large share of the local workforce, from clinical staff to administrative and support roles.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 504 phone number?
You can pick a 504 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. There's no waiting on a carrier or swapping your SIM.
Which cities use the 504 area code?
504 covers New Orleans and nearby cities including Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, Laplace, Slidell, Terrytown, and Harvey.
Can I keep my 504 number if I move away from New Orleans?
Yes. Your 504 number lives in the Ghost app, so you can keep using it for calls and texts no matter where you move.
How much 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.
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