951 area code - Get a Riverside, California local phone number

You can start using your new 951 area code business telephone number in just a few minutes with OpenPhone. OpenPhone lets you call from a device you already use, so you won’t need to carry a new phone, go to a store, or sign a new contract. With a simple app, you make and receive calls and texts wherever you are, on your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Once you activate your phone number, you can customize your business settings and keep all your business calls in one place.

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With just a few clicks, you can sign up for a phone number and start building your presence in any area code you like, from coast to coast. A local number helps you establish that your business is part of the community. Plus, most people are more receptive to calls from their local area code.


From population to big cities, adjacent area codes, and nearby counties, let’s look at some of the most important details on area code 951:


The heart of area code 951 and its largest city is Riverside, California. With a population of 314,998 people, many callers in this area code hail from the greater Riverside County area. But that’s not all there is to area code 951. The area code covers outlying regions as well. It includes portions of western Riverside County, including Riverside, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Mira Loma, Moreno Valley, Sun City, Temecula, Winchester, Lakeview, etc..


Area code 951 touches 1 different counties, including Riverside counties.


You can find other major cities in nearby area codes like 442/760 (Oceanside, CA), 657/714 (Anaheim, CA), 909 (San Bernardino, CA), and 949 (Irvine, CA).


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Use local numbers to help your business succeed.

With a local 951 phone number, you can effectively get in front of the right people and establish a foothold in the Riverside, CA area.

Top industries and economic trends within the
951 area code

Any good snapshot of area code 951 includes details on its economy and business climate. From population change to new business starts, the story of an area is told by who stays, where they work, and how often they start new businesses. We were curious about the biggest players and the people they serve, so we collected some statistics to help you get to know the area. Here’s what we found:


Area code 951 is in Pacific Standard Time. Its major county is Riverside County, CA which has an unemployment rate of 9.9%. In Riverside, the average household makes $90,520 annually. The city’s population has risen 0.01% from 2019 to 2020.

New businesses are sprouting up everywhere. New business applications were up 32.00% from 2019 to 2020. Of those who launch a new venture, an estimated 81.80% will survive in the state of California.

New businesses are part of industries like the top ten employers in Riverside: Kaiser Permanente, Amazon, Loma Linda University Medical Center, United States Marine Corps, US Army, University of California, Riverside, Target, Walmart, US Navy, UPS.

Existing industries build on a rich history in the area. According to census.gov, the top three industries for the city of Riverside are:
  • Educational services, and health care and social assistance
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services


New businesses can join them with a virtual phone number from OpenPhone. Start calling and texting in a few minutes from area code 951 when you sign up for a free trial of OpenPhone.

Try out calling and texting with an area code tied to this flourishing region and confirm OpenPhone is a great fit for your business by starting a free seven-day trial of OpenPhone.

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Whether you're looking for a local Riverside or North American toll-free number,
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See which specific 951 phone numbers are available and claim your own Riverside, CA number by signing up for a free trial. Here’s how it works: using our service, you can easily set up your local phone number without the need to install any additional hardware. Easily download and install our app, and find the right numbers for your business.

How to get a 951 phone number

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Enter your email address or sign in with your Google account.

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Then search by city (Riverside, CA) or area code (951) to select a specific local number.

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Verify your account via credit card (you won’t be charged until your trial ends, cancel anytime.)

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Use the OpenPhone browser app or download the desktop apps or mobile apps.

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Why do businesses sign up for a virtual 951 number with OpenPhone
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Get up and running quickly

Activate a new 951 area code phone number in 951, 951, in just a few minutes. Your existing number won’t see any service interruptions, and we do all the work. Get more than one number to use for people, teams, or locations immediately. There are no waiting periods, no stores to navigate, and no hidden fees.

Once you’re here, calling and texting to the US or Canada is free. You can use your local number anywhere, even if you work outside of 951, Riverside and the US.

You can use your number on a smartphone or computer since all you need is an internet connection. Manage conversations in your inbox wherever you work using your preferred device; OpenPhone works with your laptop, computer, tablet, and smart phone

Separate what’s work and what’s personal

OpenPhone lets business owners take control over how and where they work while staying local for their customers. Personal numbers remain private and your favorite device is ready to call using your new work phone number.

Stay professional at work, but mute notifications after hours. Your personal calls come through on your personal line, but that doesn’t mean you have to be on-call for business at all hours.

When you sign up for multiple phone numbers using OpenPhone, you’ll always see which calls are coming from your personal line and which are from specific business telephone numbers.

OpenPhone’s modern business phone features give you powerful tools to do more business in area code 951.

Deliver a better customer experience faster

OpenPhone’s modern app gives businesses the features they used to get from a complicated PBX system. You can use phone menus so customers can direct their own calls to team members that can help best. Setting up or updating a phone menu as needed is simple.

And getting your team on board is just as easy. You can activate new numbers instantaneously, assign them to teammates, and even share a main phone number. With shared numbers, your team can:

  • share responsibility for answering calls and messages
  • access go-to message templates that make answering common inquiries a snap
  • collaborate on any communication through internal threads and mentions
  • respond quickly — all voicemails, call history, and texts are in a single view with each contact

To help provide a professional presence with your new number, you can customize your caller ID. Plus, easily set up separate voicemail greetings for when your team is working and off.

Frequently asked questions about local numbers

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