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The 804 area code covers Richmond and the surrounding Virginia communities, so a number with this code reads as local to anyone in that part of the state. You pick 804 right in the Ghost app and get a working second line in minutes, no new SIM or plan required. It's a real number for calls and texts, kept separate from your personal one.
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Why choose a 804 virtual phone number?
Look local to Richmond buyers
Selling furniture or a car online in Richmond? A local 804 number makes buyers more comfortable replying, since it doesn't look like an out-of-state stranger texting them.
Dating apps in the metro
If you're meeting people around Richmond, Short Pump, or Mechanicsville, a matching area code fits the picture instead of raising questions before you've even met.
Moving to the Richmond area
Relocating to Tuckahoe, Chester, or Hopewell before you arrive? Get an 804 number ahead of time so your new contacts see a familiar code from day one.
Keep the number after you leave
Moving away from Petersburg or Meadowbrook doesn't mean giving up your 804 identity. Keep the number on Ghost and stay reachable to the people who know you by it.
Job hunting in central Virginia
Applying for work in Richmond or the surrounding towns? A local number on your resume signals you're already in the area, not commuting from far away.
Separate work from personal life
Use an 804 Ghost number for work calls and side gigs around Richmond while keeping your main line private for friends and family.
How to get a 804 phone number
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Get My 804 NumberAbout the 804 area code
Area code
804
State
Virginia
Overlay code
276
Cities served
12+
The 804 area code serves Richmond and the communities around it, including Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Short Pump, Chester, Hopewell, and Meadowbrook. Together these places make up a large stretch of central Virginia.
Virginia's 276 area code serves a different part of the state and does not overlay 804's cities. Within its own footprint, 804 stands alone, so every local number in Richmond and its surrounding towns carries this same code.
The region runs on America/New_York time, which lines up with the rest of the East Coast. That makes scheduling calls with Richmond-area contacts straightforward whether you're calling from nearby or from across the country.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Richmond?
Richmond anchors the 804 region as a hub for government, healthcare, and commerce in central Virginia, with surrounding towns like Short Pump and Mechanicsville adding retail and residential growth to the mix.
Healthcare
Richmond hosts major hospital systems and medical practices that draw patients and workers from across the surrounding 804 communities.
Government and public administration
As the state capital, Richmond is home to a large base of government offices, agencies, and related employers.
Logistics and distribution
Towns like Chester, Hopewell, and Petersburg sit along key transportation routes, supporting warehousing and distribution work for the wider region.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 804 phone number?
You can claim an 804 number in the Ghost app in minutes. Pick the area code, choose an available number, and start calling and texting right away.
Which cities use the 804 area code?
The 804 area code covers Richmond along with Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Short Pump, Chester, Hopewell, and Meadowbrook.
Can I keep my 804 number if I move away from Richmond?
Yes. Your Ghost number stays with you regardless of where you live, so you can keep your 804 number even after leaving the area.
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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