Prefix 202-520 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 520
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2007-11-16
- LATA
- 236
The 202-520 prefix belongs to area code 202 and is anchored to the Washington Zone 1 rate center (DC). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Washington Zone 1 is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 236. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned November 16, 2007. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 202-520 is not proof the call came from Washington Zone 1: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-517 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - DC |
| 202-518 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-519 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - DC |
| 202-521 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - DC |
| 202-522 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-523 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 202-520 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 202-520 numbers?
METROPCS, 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 202-520 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.