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The 870 area code covers northeast and eastern Arkansas, reaching Jonesboro, Paragould, West Memphis, Marion, Blytheville, Forrest City, Batesville, and Helena-West Helena. In the Ghost app, you pick 870 as your number's area code and start using it in minutes.
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Look local when you sell online
If you're listing items for buyers in Jonesboro or Paragould, a 870 number signals you're actually nearby. People are more likely to answer or reply to a local area code than a number from out of state.
Keep dating simple and local
Meeting someone from Marion or West Memphis? A 870 number matches the area you're in, so you don't have to explain why your number reads like it's from somewhere else.
Job hunting across the region
Employers around Blytheville and Forrest City often notice area codes. A local 870 number on your resume or application can make you look like a closer, easier hire.
Moving to Batesville or Helena-West Helena
Get your 870 number before you arrive. You can start giving it out to landlords, new coworkers, or neighbors ahead of the move.
Keep your ties after you leave
If you grew up around Jonesboro or Paragould and moved away, keeping a 870 number means old friends and family still recognize your call.
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Get My 870 NumberAbout the 870 area code
Area code
870
State
Arkansas
Cities served
12+
The 870 area code serves northeast and eastern Arkansas, including Jonesboro, Paragould, West Memphis, Marion, Blytheville, Forrest City, Batesville, and Helena-West Helena.
870 stands alone in its region. There's no overlay code here, so every number across these towns and cities shares the same three digits.
The 870 region runs on Central time. Calls and texts between Jonesboro, West Memphis, and the rest of the area line up without any time difference to account for.
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Local economy
Why do business in Jonesboro?
The 870 region spans Arkansas Delta towns and river cities, anchored by Jonesboro as the largest hub in the area.
Healthcare
Jonesboro serves as a regional healthcare hub, pulling in patients and workers from across northeast Arkansas.
Agriculture
Delta towns along the 870 corridor, including Blytheville and Forrest City, sit in farm country, and agriculture remains a steady driver of local jobs.
Logistics and transportation
West Memphis sits along major trucking routes, making transportation and warehousing a consistent source of work in the region.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 870 phone number?
You can pick a 870 number in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in minutes. No waiting on paperwork or a store visit.
Which cities use the 870 area code?
The 870 area code covers Jonesboro, Paragould, West Memphis, Marion, Blytheville, Forrest City, Batesville, and Helena-West Helena in Arkansas.
What does Ghost cost?
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Can I keep my 870 number if I move away?
Yes. Once you pick your 870 number in Ghost, it stays yours to use no matter where you live next.
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