Prefix 202-284 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 284
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC.
- OCN
- 9211
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2004-04-21
- LATA
- 236
Numbers in the 202-284 prefix are registered to the Washington Zone 1 rate center in DC, inside area code 202. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (202-284-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. (OCN 9211) as the code holder, assigned April 21, 2004. Because 202-284 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
The rate center lies in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 236. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Washington Zone 1 caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-281 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-282 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-283 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-285 | Washington Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 202-286 | Washington Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 202-287 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 202-284 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Washington Zone 1 rate center in DC, area code 202. It is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 202-284 numbers?
VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 202-284 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Washington Zone 1 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.