Prefix 202-552 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 552
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- PAETEC ITEL, LLC
- OCN
- 829J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2005-11-29
- LATA
- 236
202-552 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 — 202-552 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.
The assigned code holder is PAETEC ITEL, LLC, operating company number 829J, assigned November 29, 2005. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-549 | Washington Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 202-550 | Washington Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 202-551 | Washington Zone 1 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - DC |
| 202-553 | Washington Zone 1 | METROPCS, INC. |
| 202-554 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-556 | Washington Zone 1 | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 202-552 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 202-552 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, LLC 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 202-552 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.