Prefix 215-237 — Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 237
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2002-10-01
- LATA
- 228
215-237 identifies a block of numbers in Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33, PA, within the 215 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33.
The rate center lies in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 228. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 215-237 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.
The assigned code holder is METROPCS, INC., operating company number 5562, assigned October 1, 2002. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-234 | Green Lane | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-235 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-236 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-238 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-239 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - PA |
| 215-240 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA |
FAQ
Where is 215-237 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 rate center in PA, area code 215. It is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 215-237 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 215-237 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.