Prefix 214-385 — McKinney, TX
The 214-385 prefix belongs to area code 214 and is anchored to the McKinney rate center (TX). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
McKinney is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 552. Numbers here keep Central time.
NANPA's central-office code records list LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX (OCN 6114) as the code holder, assigned April 9, 2002. Because 214-385 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 214-385 is not proof the call came from McKinney: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 214-382 | Dallas | ONVOY, LLC - TX |
| 214-383 | Allen | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-384 | Grand Prairie | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 214-386 | McKinney | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - TX |
| 214-387 | Frisco | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 214-388 | Dallas | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
FAQ
Where is 214-385 located?
The prefix is assigned to the McKinney rate center in TX, area code 214. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 214-385 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - TX 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 214-385 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate McKinney businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.