Prefix 202-556 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 556
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2009-01-20
- LATA
- 236
202-556 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 — 202-556 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned January 20, 2009. Because 202-556 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 202-552 | Washington Zone 1 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 202-553 | Washington Zone 1 | METROPCS, INC. |
| 202-554 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-557 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-558 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - DC |
| 202-559 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - DC |
FAQ
Where is 202-556 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 202-556 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 202-556 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.