Prefix 503-327 — Portland, OR
503-327 identifies a block of numbers in Portland, OR, within the 503 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Portland.
The rate center lies in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 672. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 503-327 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 TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OR (OCN 7531) as the code holder. Because 503-327 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 503-324 | Beaverton | ZIPLY FIBER PACIFIC, LLC DBA ZIPLY FIBER |
| 503-325 | Astoria | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-326 | Portland | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-328 | Gresham | ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM |
| 503-329 | Portland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 503-330 | Beaverton | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 503-327 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Portland rate center in OR, area code 503. It is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 503-327 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - OR 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 503-327 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Portland businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.