Prefix 215-259 — Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39, PA
- Area code
- 215
- Prefix (NXX)
- 259
- Rate center
- Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- PAETEC ITEL, LLC
- OCN
- 829J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- LATA
- 228
215-259 identifies a block of numbers in Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39, PA, within the 215 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39.
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 — 215-259 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 PAETEC ITEL, LLC, operating company number 829J. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 215-256 | Harleysville | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-257 | Perkasie | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-258 | Perkasie | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-260 | Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC |
| 215-261 | Philadelphia Zone 3 | RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 215-262 | Doylestown | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
FAQ
Where is 215-259 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39 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 215-259 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, LLC 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 215-259 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Philadelphia Suburban Zone 39 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.