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The 740 area code covers southeastern and central Ohio, anchored by Zanesville and reaching into Newark, Mansfield, Delaware, Lancaster, and other nearby communities. It's a local number that reads as this part of Ohio to anyone who sees it. You pick 740 right in the Ghost app and start calling and texting in minutes.
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Why choose a 740 virtual phone number?
Look local to Zanesville buyers
If you're selling something online in Zanesville or meeting up for a trade, a 740 number tells the other person you're actually from around here, not some stranger with an out-of-state number.
Dating in Newark and Mansfield
A 740 number matches the area code people expect on dating apps around Newark and Mansfield. It's one less thing for a match to wonder about before you've even met.
Job hunting across the region
Employers in Lancaster, Delaware, or Grove City tend to notice a local area code on a resume or callback number. A 740 number keeps you looking rooted in the region you're applying in.
Moving without losing the number
If you grew up around Zanesville or Reynoldsburg and are heading elsewhere, you can keep a 740 number in Ghost so friends and family back home don't need a new number for you.
Separate your work and personal life
Use a 740 number for work calls and side gigs across the Zanesville and Newark area, and keep your personal cell number for people who actually know you.
How to get a 740 phone number
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Get My 740 NumberAbout the 740 area code
Area code
740
State
Ohio
Overlay codes
220, 380, 614
Cities served
12+
The 740 area code serves Zanesville and a wide stretch of southeastern and central Ohio, including Newark, Dublin, Mansfield, Delaware, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, and Lancaster.
740 shares its region with the 220 overlay code, so both numbers serve the same footprint without one being tied to a specific side of town. Nearby, the Columbus area is served by 614 and its 380 overlay, which cover a separate but neighboring part of central Ohio.
The entire 740 region runs on Eastern time, so calls and texts between Zanesville, Newark, Mansfield, and Columbus all line up on the same clock with no time zone math needed.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Zanesville?
The 740 region stretches from Zanesville through Newark, Mansfield, and Lancaster, blending small-city hubs with the outer edge of the Columbus metro. It's a mix of longtime Ohio communities and newer growth along the Delaware and Grove City corridors.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics in Zanesville, Newark, and Mansfield employ a steady share of the region's workforce and serve surrounding rural communities.
Manufacturing and logistics
Warehouses and manufacturing sites scattered through Lancaster, Newark, and Grove City take advantage of the region's access to central Ohio's highway network.
Education
School districts and community colleges across Delaware, Mansfield, and Zanesville anchor local employment and training for the surrounding towns.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 740 phone number?
You can get a 740 number in the Ghost app in minutes. Pick the area code, choose an available number, and it's ready to call and text right away.
Which cities use the 740 area code?
The 740 area code covers Zanesville and reaches Newark, Dublin, Mansfield, Delaware, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, and Lancaster.
Do I need a new phone or a second physical phone to use a 740 number?
No. Ghost adds a 740 number to your existing iPhone, so you keep your current phone and just get a second line inside the app.
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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