Prefix 215-251 — Philadelphia Zone 1, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 251
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2011-12-23
- LATA
- 228
215-251 identifies a block of numbers in Philadelphia Zone 1, PA, within the 215 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Philadelphia Zone 1.
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 — 215-251 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned December 23, 2011. Because 215-251 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-248 | Philadelphia Zone 3 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-249 | Dublin | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-250 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC |
| 215-252 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
| 215-253 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA |
| 215-254 | Philadelphia Zone 3 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
FAQ
Where is 215-251 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Zone 1 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 215-251 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 215-251 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Zone 1 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.