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Lowell, Massachusetts

Massachusetts · Eastern (UTC-5) · — · 18 cities · Overlay: 351

State
Massachusetts
Major City
Lowell
Time Zone
Eastern (UTC-5)
Current Local Time
—
Overlay Code
351
Cities Served
18

Cities Served by Area Code 978 (18 cities)

Amesbury+1 codeAndover+1 codeBeverly+1 codeBillerica+1 codeChelmsford+1 codeDracut+1 codeFitchburg+3 codesGloucester+1 codeHaverhill+1 codeLawrence+1 codeLeominster+3 codesLowell+1 codeMethuen+1 codeNewburyport+1 codeNorth Andover+1 codePeabody+1 codeSalem+1 codeTewksbury+1 code
Additional Details
Established
1997
Type
Split
Active Prefixes
796
Wireless Lines
24%

About Area Code 978

Area code 978 was created in 1997 as a split from a previously larger area code region. It serves the Lowell, Massachusetts metropolitan area. This area code shares its territory with overlay code 351, meaning callers must dial all 10 digits for local calls. The area is in the Eastern time zone. It covers 18 cities and communities including Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Billerica, Chelmsford and 13 more.

Phone Number Prefixes in Area Code 978

796 active NXX prefixes — 24% wireless, 76% landline. Each prefix (NXX) represents up to 10,000 phone numbers.

Verizon New England 221 (28%)Paetec Itel 90 (11%)Lumen/Level 3 86 (11%)MCI/Verizon 71 (9%)Verizon Wireless 59 (7%)
PrefixCarrierTypeRate Center
978-200Five9LandlineLowell
978-201Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineActon
978-202MCI/VerizonWirelessConcord
978-203Paetec ItelLandlineWilmington
978-204AT&T MobilityWirelessLawrence
978-205Bandwidth.comLandlineWilmington
978-206MCI/VerizonWirelessActon
978-207ComcastLandlineNo Reading
978-208ComcastLandlineLawrence
978-209Bandwidth.comLandlineSudbury
978-210Metro by T-MobileWirelessPeabody
978-211Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
978-212Paetec ItelLandlineHudson
978-213Verizon New EnglandLandlineTopsfield
978-214Verizon New EnglandLandlineAndover
978-215Paetec ItelLandlineBillerica
978-216Bandwidth.comLandlineBolton
978-217NepLandlineSudbury
978-218Tc SystemsLandlineSudbury
978-219Lumen/Level 3LandlineSalem
978-220Verizon New EnglandLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
978-221MCI/VerizonWirelessLowell
978-222MCI/VerizonWirelessNo Reading
978-223Paetec ItelLandlineDanvers
978-224MCI/VerizonWirelessSalem
978-225Paetec ItelLandlineNewburypt
978-226Tc SystemsLandlineTyngsboro
978-227Tc SystemsLandlineLeominster
978-228Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineHaverhill
978-229Lumen/Level 3LandlineWilmington
978-230Metro by T-MobileWirelessLeominster
978-231MCI/VerizonWirelessGloucester
978-232Verizon New EnglandLandlineBeverly
978-233Lumen/Level 3LandlineHamilton
978-234Lumen/Level 3LandlineGeorgetown
978-235Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLeominster
978-236Verizon New EnglandLandlineBeverly
978-237Lumen/Level 3LandlineLawrence
978-238Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineIpswich
978-239AT&T MobilityWirelessPeabody
978-240Norfolk County InternetLandlineHudson
978-241Tc SystemsLandlineHaverhill
978-242Verizon New EnglandLandlineLawrence
978-243Paetec ItelLandlineMaynard
978-244Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-245Bandwidth.comLandlineConcord
978-246MCI/VerizonWirelessMaynard
978-247Verizon New EnglandLandlineAndover
978-248Verizon New EnglandLandlineAthol
978-249Verizon New EnglandLandlineAthol
978-250Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-251Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-252Lumen/Level 3LandlineAshburnham
978-253Paetec ItelLandlineWilmington
978-254MCI/VerizonWirelessConcord
978-255ComcastLandlineNewburypt
978-256Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-257Verizon WirelessWirelessBarre
978-258ComcastLandlineLawrence
978-259MCI/VerizonWirelessLowell
978-260Verizon New EnglandLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
978-261Bandwidth.comLandlineSudbury
978-262Verizon New EnglandLandlineBillerica
978-263Verizon New EnglandLandlineActon
978-264Verizon New EnglandLandlineActon
978-265Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLowell
978-266Verizon New EnglandLandlineActon
978-267Bandwidth.comLandlineWilmington
978-268Paetec ItelLandlineActon
978-269Paetec ItelLandlineAndover
978-270Verizon WirelessWirelessNewburypt
978-272Bandwidth.comLandlineGroton
978-273Verizon WirelessWirelessLawrence
978-274Lumen/Level 3LandlineActon
978-275Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
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978-278MCI/VerizonWirelessPeabody
978-279Paetec ItelLandlineBeverly
978-280Verizon New EnglandLandlineConcord
978-281Verizon New EnglandLandlineGloucester
978-282Verizon New EnglandLandlineGloucester
978-283Verizon New EnglandLandlineGloucester
978-284Verizon New EnglandLandlineWilmington
978-285OnvoyLandlinePetersham
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978-287Verizon New EnglandLandlineConcord
978-288OnvoyLandlineBeverly
978-289Paetec ItelLandlineAndover
978-290Verizon WirelessWirelessGloucester
978-291Paetec ItelLandlineLawrence
978-292Verizon New EnglandLandlineLawrence
978-293Lumen/Level 3LandlineHudson
978-294Verizon New EnglandLandlineBillerica
978-295Bandwidth.comLandlineSudbury
978-296Paetec ItelLandlineAndover
978-297Verizon New EnglandLandlineWinchendon
978-298MCI/VerizonWirelessMaynard
978-299MCI/VerizonWirelessBeverly
978-300Peerless Network Of MassachusettsLandlineTownsend
978-301Lumen/Level 3LandlinePetersham
978-302Verizon WirelessWirelessGroton
978-303Lumen/Level 3LandlineWestford
978-304ComcastLandlineDanvers
978-305Metro by T-MobileWirelessLawrence
978-306Paetec ItelLandlineSalem
978-307OnvoyLandlineHamilton
978-308Paetec ItelLandlineW Newbury
978-309Paetec ItelLandlineRockport
978-310Tc SystemsLandlineHudson
978-311Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
978-312ComcastLandlineIpswich
978-313Tc SystemsLandlineBillerica
978-314Verizon WirelessWirelessLawrence
978-315Peerless Network Of MassachusettsLandlineWilmington
978-316American Messaging ServicesLandlineConcord
978-317AT&T MobilityWirelessPeabody
978-318Verizon New EnglandLandlineConcord
978-319Lumen/Level 3LandlineLowell
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978-323Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-324Norfolk County InternetLandlineOrange
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978-326Tc SystemsLandlinePeabody
978-327Paetec ItelLandlineLawrence
978-328Tc SystemsLandlineLowell
978-329Verizon New EnglandLandlineLawrence
978-330Lumen/Level 3LandlineBillerica
978-331Lumen/Level 3LandlineMaynard
978-332Freedom Ring CommunicationsLandlineLawrence
978-333Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineHudson
978-334MCI/VerizonWirelessGardner
978-335Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineDanvers
978-336MCI/VerizonWirelessSalem
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978-338MCI/VerizonWirelessBeverly
978-339MCI/VerizonWirelessLittleton
978-340Verizon New EnglandLandlineFitchburg
978-341Terra Nova TelecomLandlineConcord
978-342Verizon New EnglandLandlineFitchburg
978-343Verizon New EnglandLandlineFitchburg
978-344Paetec ItelLandlineMaynard
978-345Verizon New EnglandLandlineFitchburg
978-346Verizon New EnglandLandlineMerrimac
978-347MCI/VerizonWirelessHamilton
978-348Verizon New EnglandLandlineFitchburg
978-349Paetec ItelLandlineLowell
978-350OnvoyLandlineTempleton
978-351Verizon WirelessWirelessHaverhill
978-352Verizon New EnglandLandlineGeorgetown
978-353Verizon New EnglandLandlineFitchburg
978-354Verizon New EnglandLandlineSalem
978-355Verizon New EnglandLandlineBarre
978-356Verizon New EnglandLandlineIpswich
978-357MCI/VerizonWirelessNo Reading
978-358Tc SystemsLandlineNewburypt
978-359MCI/VerizonWirelessTopsfield
978-360Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineHaverhill
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978-362ComcastLandlineBillerica
978-363Verizon New EnglandLandlineW Newbury
978-364Lumen/Level 3LandlineLowell
978-365Verizon New EnglandLandlineClinton
978-366American Messaging ServicesLandlineSudbury
978-367Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-368Verizon New EnglandLandlineClinton
978-369Verizon New EnglandLandlineConcord
978-370Verizon New EnglandLandlineNo Reading
978-371Verizon New EnglandLandlineConcord
978-372Verizon New EnglandLandlineHaverhill
978-373Verizon New EnglandLandlineHaverhill
978-374Verizon New EnglandLandlineHaverhill
978-375Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLowell
978-376AT&T MobilityWirelessLawrence
978-377MCI/VerizonWirelessHaverhill
978-378Lumen/Level 3LandlineAmesbury
978-379MCI/VerizonWirelessLawrence
978-380Paetec ItelLandlineIpswich
978-381Lumen/Level 3LandlineGloucester
978-382Verizon WirelessWirelessLawrence
978-383MCI/VerizonWirelessTownsend
978-384Tc SystemsLandlineMerrimac
978-385Norfolk County InternetLandlineHarvard
978-386Verizon New EnglandLandlineAshby
978-387AT&T MobilityWirelessLawrence
978-388Verizon New EnglandLandlineAmesbury
978-389MCI/VerizonWirelessBerlin
978-390Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLawrence
978-391Paetec ItelLandlineAyer
978-392Verizon New EnglandLandlineWestford
978-393Bandwidth.comLandlineActon
978-394Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineActon
978-395AT&T MobilityWirelessPeabody
978-396Paetec ItelLandlineNo Reading
978-397Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLawrence
978-398Paetec ItelLandlineLawrence
978-399Verizon New EnglandLandlineWestford
978-400Verizon WirelessWirelessFitchburg
978-401Lumen/Level 3LandlineLeominster
978-402Tc SystemsLandlineConcord
978-403Bandwidth.comLandlineLunenburg
978-404Metro by T-MobileWirelessWilmington
978-405Paetec ItelLandlineConcord
978-406Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineDanvers
978-407AT&T MobilityWirelessFitchburg
978-408Metro by T-MobileWirelessBillerica
978-409ComcastLandlineAndover
978-410Paetec ItelLandlineGardner
978-411Multiple Ocn ListingLandlineXxxxxxxxxx
978-412Verizon New EnglandLandlineIpswich
978-413Metro by T-MobileWirelessWestford
978-414MCI/VerizonWirelessSalem
978-415Paetec ItelLandlineBerlin
978-416Lumen/Level 3LandlineLawrence
978-417Metro by T-MobileWirelessNewburypt
978-418MCI/VerizonWirelessLowell
978-419Peerless Network Of MassachusettsLandlineTyngsboro
978-420Paetec ItelLandlineHaverhill
978-421Tc SystemsLandlineLowell
978-422Verizon New EnglandLandlineSterling
978-423Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLowell
978-424Tc SystemsLandlineFitchburg
978-425Verizon New EnglandLandlineShirley
978-426Norfolk County InternetLandlinePrinceton
978-427Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLowell
978-428MCI/VerizonWirelessAyer
978-429Lumen/Level 3LandlineActon
978-430AT&T MobilityWirelessBillerica
978-431Peerless Network Of MassachusettsLandlineLittleton
978-432ComcastLandlineRowley
978-433Verizon New EnglandLandlinePepperell
978-434Verizon WirelessWirelessBarre
978-435AT&T MobilityWirelessBillerica
978-436Verizon New EnglandLandlineBillerica
978-437Verizon New EnglandLandlineBillerica
978-438AT&T MobilityWirelessPeabody
978-439Verizon New EnglandLandlineBillerica
978-440Verizon New EnglandLandlineSudbury
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978-442Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-443Verizon New EnglandLandlineSudbury
978-444Bandwidth.comLandlineWilmington
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978-450MCI/VerizonWirelessMaynard
978-451Lumen/Level 3LandlineConcord
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978-453Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
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978-459Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-460Verizon WirelessWirelessSudbury
978-461Verizon New EnglandLandlineMaynard
978-462Verizon New EnglandLandlineNewburypt
978-463Verizon New EnglandLandlineNewburypt
978-464Verizon New EnglandLandlinePrinceton
978-465Verizon New EnglandLandlineNewburypt
978-466Verizon New EnglandLandlineLeominster
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978-470Verizon New EnglandLandlineAndover
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978-484Peerless Network Of MassachusettsLandlineRowley
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978-491Paetec ItelLandlineGloucester
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978-493AT&T MobilityWirelessMaynard
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978-497Verizon New EnglandLandlineLowell
978-498Tc SystemsLandlineSalem
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978-500Verizon WirelessWirelessIpswich
978-501Verizon WirelessWirelessLittleton
978-502Verizon WirelessWirelessFitchburg
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978-505Verizon WirelessWirelessConcord
978-506OnvoyLandlineLittleton
978-507Verizon New EnglandLandlineSudbury
978-509Metro by T-MobileWirelessLawrence
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978-519AirusLandlineHaverhill
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978-565MCI/VerizonWirelessSalem
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978-659Verizon New EnglandLandlineLawrence
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978-664Verizon New EnglandLandlineNo Reading
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978-667Verizon New EnglandLandlineBillerica
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978-672Paetec ItelLandlinePrinceton
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978-691Verizon New EnglandLandlineLawrence
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978-708Peerless Network Of MassachusettsLandlineGroton
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978-717Lumen/Level 3LandlinePeabody
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978-721Paetec ItelLandlineAthol
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978-723AT&TLandlineMaynard
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978-725Verizon New EnglandLandlineLawrence
978-726Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLowell
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978-728Paetec ItelLandlineLeominster
978-729AT&T MobilityWirelessBillerica
978-730Tc SystemsLandlineGardner
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978-733ComcastLandlineClinton
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978-735Lumen/Level 3LandlineLowell
978-736Omnipoint Miami E LicenseLandlineLawrence
978-737MCI/VerizonWirelessWilmington
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978-739Verizon New EnglandLandlineDanvers
978-740Verizon New EnglandLandlineSalem
978-741Verizon New EnglandLandlineSalem
978-742Verizon New EnglandLandlineLittleton
978-743Peerless Network Of MassachusettsLandlinePepperell
978-744Verizon New EnglandLandlineSalem
978-745Verizon New EnglandLandlineSalem
978-746Lumen/Level 3LandlineLowell
978-747MCI/VerizonWirelessLawrence
978-748Lumen/Level 3LandlineTyngsboro
978-749Verizon New EnglandLandlineAndover
978-750Verizon New EnglandLandlineDanvers
978-751Metro by T-MobileWirelessLeominster
978-752Paetec ItelLandlineWilmington
978-753Tc SystemsLandlineWilmington
978-754Barr Tell UsaLandlineGardner
978-755Paetec ItelLandlineTownsend
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978-757Paetec ItelLandlineAyer
978-758Verizon WirelessWirelessLowell
978-759OnvoyLandlineConcord
978-760AT&T MobilityWirelessMaynard
978-761AT&T MobilityWirelessLowell
978-762Verizon New EnglandLandlineDanvers
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Overlay Area Codes
351

All 9 area codes in Massachusetts

978339351413508617774781857

About Area Code 978

Area code 978 showed up in 1997, right when Massachusetts was buzzing with more calls than the old system could handle. Back then, the 508 area code was stretched thin from all the growth around Boston's northern suburbs, so they split it off to keep things running smoothly. That meant places like Lowell, with its old mills turning into tech hubs, got their own slice of the phone pie. You’ve got cities like Amesbury, where folks still fish off the coast, and Andover, full of quiet neighborhoods and good schools. Beverly brings in the sailors with its harbor vibes, while Billerica and Chelmsford mix family homes with some serious commuting crowds. Fitchburg adds a dash of rural charm up in the hills, and Gloucester keeps the seafood trade alive. This code covers about 18 towns in total, painting a picture of a region that's equal parts history and hustle. What makes 978 stand out is how it threads together these spots—Lowell, as the big draw, was once a powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution, with canals and factories that shaped America’s early economy. Now, it's a spot where innovation meets tradition, and you'll hear that in the local chatter, from college kids in Chelmsford to retirees in Dracut sharing stories over the line. The overlay with 351 means even more numbers for everyone, but it all started as a way to accommodate the area's expansion without missing a beat.

⚠ Scam & Spam Alert for 978

In Massachusetts, like anywhere else, phone scams can pop up from numbers in 978, and it's smart to stay on guard. You might get calls from folks pretending to be from the IRS, demanding immediate payment for some made-up debt—don't fall for it, since the real IRS never asks for money over the phone. Then there are those auto warranty scams that promise to renew your coverage, only to hit you with hidden fees later. Medicare fraud is another one to watch, especially with our older residents; scammers might say there's an issue with your benefits and ask for personal info. These calls often come out of the blue, trying to catch you off balance. Remember, a simple tip helps: If something sounds fishy, just hang up and look up the agency or company yourself to verify. It's a straightforward way to protect your wallet without getting pulled into the mess.

Local Snapshot

Lowell's population hovers around 115,000 folks, making it a solid mid-sized city in Massachusetts with a mix of families and young professionals. The area leans heavily on tech and healthcare as key industries, drawing in jobs from big names in Boston's orbit. Lowell is famous for its role in the Industrial Revolution, with preserved mills and canals that tell the story of early American manufacturing—you can even tour them on a lazy afternoon. Here's a quirky fact: The city was home to writer Jack Kerouac, adding a beatnik flair to its history that might surprise you if you're just passing through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 978?
Area code 978 serves Lowell and surrounding communities in Massachusetts, including Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Billerica, Chelmsford and 13 more. It is in the Eastern time zone.
What cities are in area code 978?
Area code 978 covers 18 cities in Massachusetts: Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Fitchburg, Gloucester, Haverhill, Lawrence, and 8 more
What time zone is 978?
Area code 978 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
When was area code 978 created?
Area code 978 was established in 1997 as a geographic split from a larger area code region.
Is 978 a legitimate area code?
Yes, 978 is a valid, active area code assigned to Lowell, Massachusetts. However, scammers can spoof any area code, so receiving a call from 978 doesn't guarantee the caller is actually in this area.
What area codes overlap with 978?
Area code 978 shares its geographic area with overlay code 351. This means all local calls in the area require 10-digit dialing.

What historical significance does Lowell, served by area code 978, hold in textile manufacturing?

Lowell was a key center for textile production in the 19th century, with mills along the Merrimack River driving early industrial growth. This heritage is preserved in sites like the Lowell National Historical Park, attracting visitors interested in American labor history.

How does the 978 area code connect to the educational institutions in Massachusetts?

The 978 area code includes the University of Massachusetts Lowell, which offers programs in engineering and technology. This university has contributed to local economic development through research and alumni networks in the region.

Why was the 978 area code split from its original code in 1997?

The 978 area code was created to serve growing demand for phone numbers in northeastern Massachusetts due to population increases in cities like Andover and Beverly. This split helped accommodate new subscribers without disrupting existing services in the area.

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