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The 704 area code is the original number for Charlotte, North Carolina and the cities around it, from Concord and Huntersville to Gastonia and Mooresville. In the Ghost app, you can pick 704 as your area code and get a working number in minutes, no matter where you're actually standing. It's a straightforward way to have a Charlotte-area number without needing a Charlotte-area address.
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Why choose a 704 virtual phone number?
Look local to Charlotte buyers
If you're selling a car, an apartment lead, or anything on a local marketplace, a 704 number tells the person on the other end you're calling from their area, not from out of state.
Dating in the Charlotte metro
A 704 number fits right in on dating apps if you're matching with people around Charlotte, Concord, or Huntersville. It reads as local instead of raising questions.
Job hunting before you move
Applying for work in Charlotte, Gastonia, or Kannapolis while you're still living somewhere else? A 704 number on your resume signals you're already tied to the area.
Keep the number after you leave
Moved away from Mooresville or Winston-Salem but still want old friends, family, or clients to reach you the same way? Hang on to your 704 number in the app instead of losing it.
Separate work from personal life
Use a 704 number for freelance clients or side business calls around Charlotte, and keep your personal number for everyone else.
How to get a 704 phone number
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Start calling and texting
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Stay in control
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Get My 704 NumberAbout the 704 area code
Area code
704
State
North Carolina
Overlay code
980
Cities served
12+
The 704 area code covers Charlotte and stretches out to High Point, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Mooresville, and Winston-Salem. It's the number North Carolina's largest metro area has used for decades, so it's widely recognized across the region.
As demand for numbers grew, the 980 area code was added to serve the same region as an overlay, meaning 704 and 980 numbers now sit side by side across Charlotte and its surrounding cities. Getting a 704 number specifically, rather than 980, is just a matter of picking it when you set up your Ghost number.
The whole region runs on the America/New_York timezone, so calls and texts to and from Charlotte, Concord, or Winston-Salem line up with standard Eastern Time hours. That makes it easy to coordinate calls whether you're contacting someone downtown or out toward Gastonia.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Charlotte?
The 704 area code serves the Charlotte metro, a hub for banking, manufacturing, and healthcare that draws workers and businesses from across the Carolinas.
Banking and Finance
Charlotte is one of the country's major banking centers, with financial firms and their employees spread across the city and its suburbs.
Manufacturing and Logistics
Cities like Concord, Gastonia, and Kannapolis have long-standing manufacturing bases and benefit from the region's position along major transportation routes.
Healthcare
Hospital systems and medical employers across Charlotte and surrounding towns make healthcare one of the metro's largest sources of jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 704 phone number?
You can pick a 704 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. There's no waiting on paperwork or a store visit.
Which cities use the 704 area code?
704 covers Charlotte along with Winston-Salem, High Point, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Mooresville.
Do I need to live in Charlotte to get a 704 number?
No. You can choose 704 in the Ghost app no matter where you live, whether you're moving to the area, job hunting there, or just want a local-sounding number for calls and texts.
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.
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