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The 551 area code covers northern New Jersey, including Jersey City, Newark, and the surrounding cities across Hudson and Essex counties. It reads as local to anyone in that part of the state. You can pick 551 as your Ghost number right in the app and start calling and texting within minutes.
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Why choose a 551 virtual phone number?
Look local in Jersey City and Newark
If you're selling something, dating, or job hunting in the Jersey City or Newark area, a 551 number tells people you're local before they even answer.
Move to northern New Jersey before you get there
Relocating to Jersey City, Clifton, or Passaic? Set up a 551 number ahead of time so landlords, employers, and new contacts see a familiar area code from day one.
Keep the number after you leave
If you move away from Jersey City or Newark but still have family, clients, or friends there, keeping a 551 number means you stay reachable at a number they recognize.
Separate work from personal life
Give out a 551 number for job applications or side gigs in the Newark and Elizabeth area, and keep your personal line private.
Recognized across Hudson and Essex counties
From Bayonne to East Orange, a 551 number fits the everyday area codes people in this part of New Jersey already expect.
How to get a 551 phone number
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Get My 551 NumberAbout the 551 area code
Area code
551
State
New Jersey
Overlay codes
201, 732, 862, 908, 973
Cities served
12+
The 551 area code serves cities across northern New Jersey, including Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Clifton, Bayonne, East Orange, and Passaic. It's one of the primary codes for this dense, well-connected part of the state.
551 overlays the same region as 201, and the broader area is also served by 732, 862, 908, and 973. Because multiple codes serve overlapping areas, all local calls use 10-digit dialing, so a 551 number works the same as any other number in the region.
The region runs on America/New_York time. Whether you're calling Newark during the workday or texting someone in Jersey City in the evening, a 551 number keeps you on local time with the people you're reaching.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Jersey City?
The 551 area code covers a dense, urban stretch of northern New Jersey anchored by Jersey City and Newark, both major hubs for jobs and transit into the wider metro area.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical centers across Newark and Jersey City employ a large share of the local workforce and draw patients from surrounding cities like Elizabeth and Clifton.
Logistics and transportation
With ports, rail lines, and highways running through the region, logistics and shipping work are a steady part of the economy in cities like Newark and Bayonne.
Education
Schools and universities in Jersey City, Newark, and Paterson support both local families and a wider student population from across northern New Jersey.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 551 phone number?
You can get a 551 number in the Ghost app in minutes. Pick the area code, choose your number, and it's ready to use for calling and texting.
Which cities use the 551 area code?
551 serves Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Clifton, Bayonne, East Orange, and Passaic, all in northern New Jersey.
Do I need a new phone to use a 551 number?
No. Ghost runs on the phone you already have. You just add a 551 number in the app and start using it alongside your regular number.
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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