Prefix 503-477 — Portland, OR
503-477 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 — 503-477 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.
Code-holder of record: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OR (OCN 5820), assigned December 19, 2006. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 503-477 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 503-474 | McMinnville | ZIPLY FIBER NORTHWEST, LLC DBA ZIPLY FIBER |
| 503-475 | Portland | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 503-476 | Newberg | ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM |
| 503-478 | Portland | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-479 | Clackamas | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OREGON, LLC - OR |
| 503-480 | Salem | ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM |
FAQ
Where is 503-477 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 503-477 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - 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 503-477 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.