Prefix 205-597 — Birmingham, AL

NANPA CO code assignment, current as of July 28, 2026.

Area code
205
Prefix (NXX)
597
Rate center
Birmingham
State
Alabama
Time zone
Central
Code holder
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL
OCN
6804
Pooled
Yes (thousands-block pooling)
Assigned
2017-04-04
LATA
476

Numbers in the 205-597 prefix are registered to the Birmingham rate center in AL, inside area code 205. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (205-597-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.

NANPA's central-office code records list CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL (OCN 6804) as the code holder, assigned April 4, 2017. Because 205-597 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 Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 476. Local time follows the Central zone.

Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Birmingham caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.

Neighboring prefixes

Prefixes adjacent to 205-597
PrefixRate centerCode holder
205-594 Ashville WINDSTREAM ALABAMA, INC.
205-595 Birmingham BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
205-596 Kennedy FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUTH, LLC - AL
205-598 Birmingham NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
205-599 Birmingham BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
205-600 Birmingham CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL

FAQ

Where is 205-597 located?

The prefix is assigned to the Birmingham rate center in AL, area code 205. It is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Which company owns 205-597 numbers?

CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL 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 205-597 safe to answer?

The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Birmingham businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.