Prefix 202-534 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 534
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2008-10-08
- LATA
- 236
202-534 identifies a block of numbers in Washington Zone 1, DC, within the 202 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Washington Zone 1.
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.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 202-534 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned October 8, 2008. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 202-534 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-531 | Washington Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 202-532 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-533 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-535 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-536 | Washington Zone 1 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 202-537 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 202-534 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 202-534 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 202-534 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.