Prefix 202-604 — Washington Zone 1, DC
- Area code
- 202
- Prefix (NXX)
- 604
- Rate center
- Washington Zone 1
- State
- District of Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC
- OCN
- 6402
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2010-02-16
- LATA
- 236
Numbers in the 202-604 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 (202-604-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
NANPA's central-office code records list CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC (OCN 6402) as the code holder, assigned February 16, 2010. Because 202-604 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 202-601 | Washington Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF D.C., LLC - DC |
| 202-602 | Washington Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
| 202-603 | Washington Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC |
| 202-605 | Washington Zone 1 | SPOK, INC. |
| 202-606 | Washington Zone 1 | VERIZON WASHINGTON DC, INC. |
| 202-607 | Washington Zone 1 | OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 202-604 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 202-604 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - DC 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 202-604 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.