Prefix 215-253 — Philadelphia Zone 1, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 253
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Zone 1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA
- OCN
- 4007
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2004-10-13
- LATA
- 228
Numbers in the 215-253 prefix are registered to the Philadelphia Zone 1 rate center in PA, inside area code 215. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (215-253-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA, operating company number 4007, assigned October 13, 2004. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
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.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Philadelphia Zone 1 caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 215-250 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC |
| 215-251 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | METROPCS, INC. |
| 215-252 | Philadelphia Zone 2 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
| 215-254 | Philadelphia Zone 3 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
| 215-255 | Philadelphia Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-256 | Harleysville | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 215-253 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 215-253 numbers?
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA 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 215-253 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.