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The 774 area code covers Worcester and much of southeastern Massachusetts, including Brockton, Quincy, New Bedford, Fall River, Newton, Framingham, and Taunton. Pick 774 in the Ghost app and get a number that reads as local to this part of the state. Setup takes minutes, no new SIM card or plan required.
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Selling a couch or a car on a local marketplace in Worcester goes smoother when your callback number matches the area. A 774 number signals you're nearby, not out of state.
Dating in southeastern Massachusetts
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Job hunting across the region
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Moving to the area
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Get My 774 NumberAbout the 774 area code
Area code
774
State
Massachusetts
Overlay codes
339, 351, 508, 781, 978
Cities served
12+
The 774 area code serves Worcester and a wide stretch of southeastern Massachusetts, reaching Brockton, Quincy, New Bedford, Fall River, Newton, Framingham, and Taunton. It's one of the broader area codes in the state, covering both inland cities like Worcester and coastal ones like New Bedford and Fall River.
774 is an overlay covering the same geographic footprint as 508, so both codes are used side by side across this region. Neighboring area codes 339, 351, 781, and 978 serve other parts of eastern and northern Massachusetts.
The entire region runs on America/New_York time. Calls between 774 numbers and neighboring 508, 339, 351, 781, or 978 numbers are all standard local Massachusetts calls, no special dialing rules to remember.
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Local economy
Why do business in Worcester?
The 774 region spans Worcester's inland economy and the coastal cities of New Bedford and Fall River, giving it a mix of urban services and traditional industry.
Healthcare
Worcester is home to major hospital systems and medical research institutions that draw workers and patients from across the region.
Higher education
Worcester and the surrounding cities host a cluster of colleges and universities, supporting a steady flow of students, faculty, and campus-related jobs.
Manufacturing and logistics
Cities like New Bedford, Fall River, and Taunton have long histories in manufacturing, with logistics and distribution work still anchoring parts of the local economy.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 774 phone number?
You can pick a 774 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No store visit, no waiting on a new SIM.
Which cities use the 774 area code?
774 covers Worcester, Brockton, Quincy, New Bedford, Fall River, Newton, Framingham, and Taunton, along with the surrounding areas of southeastern Massachusetts.
Is 774 the only area code in this part of Massachusetts?
No. 774 overlays the same region as 508, so both codes are in active use there. Nearby areas are also served by 339, 351, 781, and 978.
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