Prefix 202-598 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 598
- 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
- 2004-10-19
- LATA
- 236
Numbers in the 202-598 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 (202-598-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC., operating company number 9211, assigned October 19, 2004. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 202-595 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - DC |
| 202-596 | Washington Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC |
| 202-597 | Washington Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC |
| 202-599 | Washington Zone 1 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - DC |
| 202-600 | Washington Zone 1 | ONVOY, LLC - DC |
| 202-601 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF D.C., LLC - DC |
FAQ
Where is 202-598 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 202-598 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 202-598 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.